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Operations with Rational Numbers — Test

Question 22 • Grade 7 Mathematics

Which rule about the sign of the quotient of positive and negative decimals is correct?

Answer
A
negative divided by negative is equal to positive
B
positive divided by positive is equal to negative
C
negative divided by positive is equal to positive
D
positive divided by negative is equal to positive

Explanation

When dividing two numbers with the same sign, the quotient is positive. Therefore, a negative decimal divided by a negative decimal is positive. A quotient from numbers with opposite signs is negative, so the other statements are incorrect.

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