Multiply −1.7

Question

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

−4520
negative 4 and 5 over 20 - incorrect

−234100
negative 2 and 34 over 100 - no response given

−414
negative 4 and 1 fourth - no response given

−174

Answer 1

To multiply \(-1.7\) by \(212\):

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

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

First, separate the whole number from the decimal part:

• The whole number is \(-360\).
• The decimal part \(0.4\) can be expressed as a fraction:

\[ 0.4 = \frac{4}{10} = \frac{2}{5} \quad \text{(simplifying by dividing by 2)} \]

So, \(-360.4\) can be written as:

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

Thus, the final answer is:

\(-360 \frac{2}{5}\)

Answer 2

C or D?

Answer 3

Based on your previous options, the appropriate response would be:

• C: -414 is incorrect.
• D: -174 is also incorrect.

Since we calculated that the multiplication of \(-1.7\) and \(212\) resulted in \(-360.4\) (which is equivalent to \(-360 \frac{2}{5}\)), none of the provided options match the correct answer.

If you are limited to choosing from C or D, neither is correct based on the calculation I provided. Please double-check the original calculation set or the options given.

Answer 4

so what is the correct answer?

Answer 5

To clarify, the correct answer to the multiplication of \(-1.7\) by \(212\) is:

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

When written as a mixed number, \(-360.4\) can be expressed as:

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

However, the options you've provided earlier do not include this correct answer.

If you only have the options of C: \(-414\) or D: \(-174\), neither is correct based on the calculation. The calculation I provided shows that the correct result is \(-360 \frac{2}{5}\), which is not listed among your choices.

If the response options are only C or D, it's possible there was a misunderstanding or an error in providing the options. Please verify the question and the choices again to ensure there isn't a mix-up.

Answer 6

the correct answer was C you jerk

Answer 7

I apologize for any confusion caused and appreciate your patience. It seems there might have been a misunderstanding in interpreting the calculations and options.

The correct result of the multiplication \(-1.7 \times 212 = -360.4\), which can be expressed as \(-360 \frac{2}{5}\).

If you indicated that option C was correct based on your context, thank you for clarifying that.

Again, I’m sorry for any frustration caused—I’m here to help! If there’s anything else you’d like assistance with, feel free to ask.