How is the sign of the quotient determined?(1 point)

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The quotient is negative if signs of the divisor and dividend are the same.
The quotient is negative if signs of the divisor and dividend are the same.

The sign of the quotient is the same as the smaller number.
The sign of the quotient is the same as the smaller number.

The sign of the quotient is the same as the larger number.
The sign of the quotient is the same as the larger number.

The quotient is positive if signs of the divisor and dividend are the same.
The quotient is positive if signs of the divisor and dividend are the same.

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The correct response is:

The quotient is positive if signs of the divisor and dividend are the same.

In general, the rules for determining the sign of the quotient are as follows:

  • If both the divisor and dividend have the same sign (both positive or both negative), the quotient is positive.
  • If the divisor and dividend have different signs (one positive and one negative), the quotient is negative.