Question

Use long division to convert − 21 60 to a decimal. A) 0.45 B) 0.27 C) −0.35 D) −0.33

Answer 1

The answer is C. Hope it help!

Answer 2

`-(21)/(60)=-0.35`

C is correct.

Explanation:

Use long division to convert − 21/60 to a decimal.

We are given a fraction and need to write as decimal form.

It is negative fraction. When we change into decimal sign of number doesn't change.

As we can see numerator is smaller than denominator.

So, First we will take decimal and mark 0 at numerator.

Please see the attachment for long division:

60 ) 210 ( 0.35

- 180

300

- 300

0

We get remainder as 0

When we divide 21/60 quotient is 0.35 and remainder is 0.

`-(21)/(60)=-0.35`

Hence, The given fraction equivalent to -0.35 in decimal.