Question

What is 3 1/4 x( -12.2)


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Answer 1

-39.65

Explanation:

3 1/4 ⋅ (-12.2)

First, we must change the first fraction to a decimal.

3 1/4 = 3.25.

Now, we just multiply using standard algorithm.

3.25 ⋅ (-12.2) = -39.65.

Anytime you multiply a positive number by a negative number, the answer will ALWAYS be negative.