(9)÷(54)×(79)×(−5)÷(72)
(1 point)
Responses
−1,2258
negative Start Fraction 1,225 over 8 End Fraction
1,2258
Start Fraction 1,225 over 8 End Fraction
8
8
−8
out of theses answer what is the correct one
The correct answer is −1,2258.
To solve the expression (9) ÷ (54) × (79) × (-5) ÷ (72) step-by-step, we can follow the order of operations (parentheses, exponents, multiplication and division from left to right, and addition and subtraction from left to right):
1. Calculate 9 ÷ 54 = 0.16666667 (approx. 0.1667)
2. Multiply the result by 79: 0.16666667 × 79 = 13.16666693 (approx. 13.1667)
3. Multiply the result by -5: 13.16666693 × -5 = -65.83333465 (approx. -65.8333)
4. Finally, divide the result by 72: -65.83333465 ÷ 72 = -0.91319466 (approx. -0.9132)
Therefore, the correct answer is approximately -0.9132.