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Dividing Decimals — Quiz

Question 4 • Grade 7 Mathematics

Consider the long division problem shown. What error did Sam make when he computed the answer? Expand Image

Answer
A
The answer should be negative 65 . Sam made an error subtracting 258 from 270 .
B
The answer should be negative 630 . Sam should have moved the decimal point 5 places to the right in both the divisor and the dividend.
C
The answer should be negative 61 . Sam made an error when multiplying 6 times the divisor.
D
The answer should be negative 6 point 3 . Sam should have moved the decimal point 3 places to the right in both the divisor and the dividend.
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