2. -2/5 x 1 1/4 a. -1/10 b.-1/2 c.1 1/10 d.1/2( THINK IS THIS ONE)

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Then which one is it?

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Yes, B.

To find the value of the expression -2/5 × 1 1/4, we can follow these steps:

Step 1: Convert the mixed number 1 1/4 to an improper fraction.
To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction, then add the numerator. Place the result over the denominator.

1 1/4 = (1 × 4 + 1)/4 = 5/4

Step 2: Multiply the fractions.
To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together, then multiply the denominators together.

(-2/5) × (5/4) = (-2 × 5)/(5 × 4) = -10/20

Step 3: Simplify the fraction (if necessary).
In this case, we can simplify the fraction -10/20 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor, which is 10.

-10/20 = (-10 ÷ 10)/(20 ÷ 10) = -1/2

Therefore, the value of the expression -2/5 × 1 1/4 is -1/2.

The correct answer is (b) -1/2.