What is the quotient of −78.42 ÷ −1.5

Question

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Responses

522.8
522.8

5.228
5.228

52.28
52.28

−52.28

Answer 1

To find the quotient of \(-78.42 ÷ -1.5\), you simply divide the two numbers, and since both numbers are negative, the quotient will be positive.

Calculating it:

\[ \frac{-78.42}{-1.5} = \frac{78.42}{1.5} \]

Now perform the division:

\[ 78.42 ÷ 1.5 = 52.28 \]

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

The correct response is \(52.28\).