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Operations with Rational Numbers — Test

Question 16 • Grade 7 Mathematics

Which expression has a positive quotient?

Answer
A
the fraction with numerator 2 and 2 sevenths and denominator negative 1 fifth
B
negative 6 over 5 thirds
C
the fraction with numerator negative 1 eighth and denominator 3 and 1 fifth
D
negative 3 fourths over negative 2 thirds

Explanation

A quotient is positive when the numerator and denominator have the same sign. In choice D, both −3/4 and −2/3 are negative, so their quotient is positive. The other choices each divide a positive number by a negative number or a negative number by a positive number, giving a negative quotient.

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