What is the quotient of−71.24 ÷ 0.4?(1 point)
−1,781
178.1
−17.81
−178.1
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What is the quotient of−71.24 ÷ 0.4?(1 point)
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−17.81
negative 17.81
178.1
178.1
−1,781
negative 1,781
−178.1
the one on the top of me is right
To find the quotient of −71.24 ÷ 0.4, you need to divide -71.24 by 0.4.
Step 1: Divide the absolute values of the numbers:
|−71.24| ÷ |0.4| = 178.1
Step 2: Determine the sign of the quotient:
Since one number is negative (−71.24), and the other is positive (0.4), the quotient will be negative.
So, the quotient of −71.24 ÷ 0.4 is -178.1.
Therefore, the correct answer is −178.1.