Question

Which situation translates to |−15| and has a magnitude of 15?

A. a gain of 15 points

B. an increase of 15 inches in length

C. 15 degrees below zero

D. 15% off the sale price

Answer 1

The absolute value |−15| represents the magnitude of the number without regard to its sign, which is 15.

Among the given options, the situation that translates to |−15| and has a magnitude of 15 is:

C. 15 degrees below zero.

In this case, while it is expressed as a negative value (−15), the magnitude (absolute value) remains 15.