Question

What is a reasonable estimate for the problem ? -3/2 multiply by ( -5 1/4 )

Answer 1

= -3/2 * -5 1/4
convert 5 1/4 to improper fraction

= -3/2 * -21/4
multiply numerators; multiply denominators

= (-3*-21)/(2*4)
multiply in parentheses

= 63/8
convert back to mixed number

= 7 7/8


ANSWER: Since the exact answer is the mixed number 7 7/8, a reasonable estimate is 8.

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Answer 2

Answer:

10

Step-by-step explanation:

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