Question

2.8 ÷ -0.004. Please show work.

Answer 1

The answer is -700

Change the divisor -0.004 to a whole number by moving the decimal point 3 places to the right. Then move the decimal point in the dividend the same, 3 places to the right.

Answer 2

Answer:

-700

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{2.8}{-0.004}\\\\\mathrm{Apply\:the\:fraction\:rule}:\quad \frac{a}{-b}=-\frac{a}{b}\\\\=-\frac{2.8}{0.004}\\\\\mathrm{Divide\:the\:numbers:}\:\frac{2.8}{0.004}=700\\\\=-700$