Question

2.8 ÷ -0.004. Please show work.

Answer 1

The answer is -700

Change the divisor -0.004 to a whole number by moving the decimal point 3 places to the right. Then move the decimal point in the dividend the same, 3 places to the right.

Answer 2

-700

Explanation:

`(2.8)/(-0.004)\\\\\mathrm{Apply\:the\:fraction\:rule}:\quad (a)/(-b)=-(a)/(b)\\\\=-(2.8)/(0.004)\\\\\mathrm{Divide\:the\:numbers:}\:(2.8)/(0.004)=700\\\\=-700`