Question

What is the quotient of -27.375 divided by 7.5 A)–3.65 B)–0.365 C)0.365 D)3.65

Answer 1

Answer:

Using Division Algorithm

Dividend =Divisor × Quotient + Remainder

Dividend = -27.375

Divisor =7.5

Quotient

   $=\frac{-27.375}{7.5}\\\\=\frac{-5475\times 10}{15 \times 1000}\\\\=\frac{-365}{100}\\\\=-3.65$

Option A: -3.65

Answer 2

The answer is -3.65 because once you divide a negative with a positive the answer will still be negative.