What is the quotient of −78.42 ÷ −1.5

Question

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Responses

52.28
52.28

5.228
5.228

522.8
522.8

−52.28
negative 52.28

Answer 1

To compute the quotient of \(-78.42 \div -1.5\), we can first simplify the calculation by noting that dividing two negative numbers results in a positive number.

Now, let's perform the division:

\[ 78.42 \div 1.5 \]

Calculating this gives:

\[ 78.42 ÷ 1.5 = 52.28 \]

Thus, the quotient of \(-78.42 \div -1.5\) is \(52.28\).

The correct response is:

52.28