Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT) Arithmetic Reasoning Practice Test

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What is the temperature after it drops by 6 degrees from -5 degrees?

-5 degrees
-9 degrees
-11 degrees
-15 degrees

The correct answer is: -11 degrees

To determine the temperature after it drops by 6 degrees from -5 degrees, you need to perform a simple subtraction operation. Starting with -5 degrees, when the temperature drops by 6 degrees, you calculate it as follows: -5 degrees - 6 degrees = -11 degrees. In this case, subtracting a positive number (6) from a negative number (-5) moves you further into the negative territory on the number line. Think of it as starting at -5 and then moving downward 6 units. This gives you a result of -11 degrees, which accurately reflects the new temperature after the drop. Thus, the correct answer is -11 degrees, representing the final temperature after the decrease.