$7,845. One coworker writes the expression -7,845 / 5 = -1,569 .
What does the quotient represent for each coworker?
A. The quotient represents the amount of money each coworker has lost in buying the
equipment.
B. The quotient represents the amount of money each coworker receives from the
purchase.
C. The quotient represents the amount of money each coworker makes by using the
equipment.
D. The quotient represents the amount of money each coworker has to pay for the
equipment.
1 answer
The correct answer is:
D. The quotient represents the amount of money each coworker has to pay for the equipment.
In this context, the expression \(-7,845 / 5 = -1,569\) indicates that each coworker is responsible for paying $1,569 (the negative sign indicates an expenditure, meaning money they need to pay out).
