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Post-UTME Mathematics 2013 Objective — Question 41

Question 41 of 100 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Mathematics 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Suppose x and y are positive numbers for which x>y. Which of the following is not true?

  • A. x²>y²
  • B. -x<-y
  • C. 1/x>1/yCorrect
  • D. 3x>2y

Explanation

For positive x>y, 1/x<1/y (not greater), so option C is the false statement.

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