Hello.
-8.46 is less than 5.31, because it is negative.
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
The most important part of this question is the estimation. That means you round either up or down to get whole numbers.
You can make - 37.44 either - 40 or - 35
You can make 4.8 into 5
So the answer should lie between -40/5 = - 8
or
The answer should be between - 35/5 = - 7
Use your calculator to check it.
-37.44 ÷ 4.8 = - 7.8
This skill is very handy when shopping or writing a test. It you get an outrageous answer like - 21.44 you know you have done something wrong.
