To multiply -2 1/2 by -1 3/5, you first need to convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions.
-2 1/2 = -5/2
-1 3/5 = -8/5
Now, multiply the fractions:
(-5/2) * (-8/5) = 40/10 = 4
So, the answer is 4. Therefore, the answer as a decimal is 4 which corresponds to option A.
Multiply -2 1/2 by -1 3/5. Write the answer as a decimal.
A. 4
B. 2.86
C. -4.1
D. -4
1 answer