If p < 0, q > 0, and r > p, then which of the following must be true?

If p < 0, q > 0, and r > p, then which of the following must be true?
A . p + r > 0
B . rp < rq
C . pr < rq
D . r + q > q
E . p + r < r + q

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Answer: E

Explanation:

If p < 0, q > 0, then p <q. Since p < q, p plus any value will be less than q plus that same value (whether positive or negative). Therefore, p + r < r + q.