Question

Which is the best estimate of (-3/5)(17 5/8)

Answer 1

Solving $(-\frac{3}{5})(17\frac{5}{8})$  we get $-10\frac{23}{40}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Solve: $(-\frac{3}{5})(17\frac{5}{8})$

We need to multiply the two terms.

Solving:

$(-\frac{3}{5})(17\frac{5}{8})$

Converting\,\,mixed\,\,fraction\,\,into\,\,improper\,\,fraction:

$(-\frac{3}{5})(\frac{141}{8})$

Now multiplying numerator with numerator and denominator with denominator:

$-\frac{423}{40} \\-10\frac{23}{40}$

So, Solving $(-\frac{3}{5})(17\frac{5}{8})$  we get $-10\frac{23}{40}$

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