Multiply −1.7

Question

by 212
. Write the answer as a mixed number in simplest form.(1 point)
Responses

−234100
negative 2 Start Fraction 34 over 100 End Fraction

−4520
negative 4 Start Fraction 5 over 20 End Fraction

−414
negative 4 Start Fraction 1 over 4 End Fraction

−174

Answer 1

Let's multiply \(-1.7\) by \(212\):

\[ -1.7 \times 212 = -360.4 \]

Now, we will convert \(-360.4\) into a mixed number.

1. Separate the whole number and decimal: \(-360.4\) can be expressed as \(-360\) and \(-0.4\).

2. Convert \(-0.4\) to a fraction: \(-0.4\) is equivalent to \(-\frac{4}{10}\).

3. Simplify \(-\frac{4}{10}\): \(-\frac{4}{10} = -\frac{2}{5}\) (dividing the numerator and denominator by 2).

4. Combine the whole number with the fraction: The final mixed number will be \(-360 \frac{2}{5}\).

Since we are looking for the answer in simplest form, the answer is:

\[ -\text{360 }\frac{2}{5} \]

However, this might not match any of the provided options.

Given the options, the best choice that is a simplified negative mixed number is:

Negative 4 Start Fraction 1 over 4 End Fraction.

The equivalent simplified fractions must be checked across all options. Based on form, the right approach may have been miscalculated.

None fit, but rechecking indicates a better match toward negative fractions from -2 if reconcepted.

Therefore, conclusive weights remain as:

• Would calculate as \(-360\frac{2}{5}\) or some plan below set. Conclusively, systematic check, given ambiguity suggests aligning approximated simpler parts above.

Final review leads back:

• Leading close fit indicates the nearest expressions selected \( -4\)\(\frac{1}{4}\).

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