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Write positive and negative numbers for real-world quantities

Year 6 maths · Fieldbook Learning

Name ______________________ Date __________

Decide whether the amount is above zero or below it, or a gain or a loss. Write a minus sign for the numbers below zero.

  1. A diver is 9 metres below sea level. Write the number that shows this, using a sign if needed.
  2. A particle has 5 units of positive charge. Write the number that shows this, using a sign if needed.
  3. Ben's store account shows a debit of $7. Write the number that shows this, using a sign if needed.
  4. A diver is 1 metre below sea level. Write the number that shows this, using a sign if needed.
  5. The elevator is 4 floors above the ground floor. Write the number that shows this, using a sign if needed.
  6. Ava's team has a gain of 16 points. Write the number that shows this, using a sign if needed.
  7. A particle has 1 unit of positive charge. Write the number that shows this, using a sign if needed.
  8. A hiker is 12 metres above sea level. Write the number that shows this, using a sign if needed.
  9. Ava's store account shows a debit of $49. Write the number that shows this, using a sign if needed.
  10. A diver is 21 metres below sea level. Write the number that shows this, using a sign if needed.
  11. The temperature is 27 degrees below zero. Write the number that shows this, using a sign if needed.
  12. A hiker is 49 metres above sea level. Write the number that shows this, using a sign if needed.
  13. Mia's team has a loss of 47 points. Write the number that shows this, using a sign if needed.
  14. Leo's store account shows a debit of $12. Write the number that shows this, using a sign if needed.
  15. A particle has 25 units of negative charge. Write the number that shows this, using a sign if needed.
  16. The elevator is 20 floors above the ground floor. Write the number that shows this, using a sign if needed.
  17. A diver is 683 metres below sea level. Write the number that shows this, using a sign if needed.
  18. A hiker is 955 metres above sea level. Write the number that shows this, using a sign if needed.
  19. Ava's store account shows a debit of $702. Write the number that shows this, using a sign if needed.
  20. Sam's store account shows a debit of $224. Write the number that shows this, using a sign if needed.
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Answer key: Write positive and negative numbers for real-world quantities

  1. −9
  2. 5
  3. −7
  4. −1
  5. 4
  6. 16
  7. 1
  8. 12
  9. −49
  10. −21
  11. −27
  12. 49
  13. −47
  14. −12
  15. −25
  16. 20
  17. −683
  18. 955
  19. −702
  20. −224