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Dividing Decimals

Question 4 • Common Core Math 7 A-IC

Which real-world situation involves division with a negative number?

Answer
A
splitting a $22.5 million company debt evenly among 2.4 million shareholders
B
converting 29.21 centimeters to inches by dividing by 2.54
C
calculating how much a 6.3 inch plant grew each day, on average
D
calculating the price of one pound of bananas if 3.9 pounds costs $2.34

Explanation

A company debt represents a negative amount, so splitting the $22.5 million debt among 2.4 million shareholders involves dividing a negative number by a positive number. The other situations use positive measurements or prices, so they do not require division with a negative number.

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