What is the quotient of −18.42 ÷ −1.2 ?

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To find the quotient of -18.42 ÷ -1.2, you can divide the absolute values of the numbers and since both numbers are negative, the quotient will be positive.

  1. Calculate the absolute values: \[ 18.42 \div 1.2 \]

  2. Perform the division: \[ 18.42 \div 1.2 = 15.35 \]

  3. Since both numbers were negative, the result is positive: \[ -18.42 ÷ -1.2 = 15.35 \]

Thus, the quotient of -18.42 ÷ -1.2 is 15.35.