Given that $p$ and $q$ are integers such that $-3\le p

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Given that $p$ and $q$ are integers such that $-3\le p<9$ and $-11\le q<4$, find the greatest possible value of $\frac{p}{q}$, the greatest possible value of $\frac{q}{p}$, the smallest possible value of $\frac{p}{q}$, the smallest possible value of $\frac{q}{p}$. Exclude zero denominators when forming each ratio.

Accepted Answer

Assuming $p$ and $q$ are integers: (a) $8$ (b) $11$ (c) $-8$ (d) $-11$

[EPQ Vol 1A] Question 9

[EPQ Vol 1A] Question 9

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