A point is units left of the -axis and units below the -axis

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · CBSE · Mathematics · Coordinate Geometry · Coordinate Geometry

Problem

A point is

\dfrac{5}{2}

units left of the

y

-axis and

\dfrac{7}{4}

units below the

x

-axis. Which ordered pair represents this point? (a)

\left(\dfrac{5}{2},\dfrac{7}{4}\right)

(b)

\left(\dfrac{5}{2},-\dfrac{7}{4}\right)

(c)

\left(-\dfrac{5}{2},-\dfrac{7}{4}\right)

(d)

\left(-\dfrac{7}{4},-\dfrac{5}{2}\right)