Question

What is the quotient of -27.375 divided by 7.5

A)–3.65
B)–0.365
C)0.365
D)3.65

Answer 1

the answer is -3.65 because once you divide a negative with a positive the answer will still be negative.

Answer 2

Using Division Algorithm

Dividend =Divisor × Quotient + Remainder

Dividend = -27.375

Divisor =7.5

Quotient

`=(-27.375)/(7.5)\\\\=(-5475* 10)/(15 * 1000)\\\\=(-365)/(100)\\\\=-3.65`

Option A: -3.65