Multiplying Decimals

Question 1

Which expressions of signed decimal numbers have negative quotients? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

5.7 ÷ –2.2; –0.01 ÷ 0.05

Question 2

Estimate of the divisor:

Revolt · Accepted Answer

–0.02

Question 3

Estimate of the quotient:

Revolt · Accepted Answer

18.5

Question 4

Diane owes $387 to her brother. If she debits her bank account $161.25 a month to pay him back, how many months will it take her to pay off the debt?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

2.4 months

Question 5

The temperature in Alaska dropped –50.16°C in 5.7 hours. How much did the temperature drop per hour?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

–8.8°C

Question 6

Estimate of the dividend:

Revolt · Accepted Answer

–0.37

Question 7

What was Martha’s error?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

She should have rounded –8.02 to –8.

Multiplying Decimals Answers