Whitney needs to borrow $200 for school supplies. If she borrows the same amount from 5 friends, which equation will show now much she owes each friend?

200 ÷ 5
-200 ÷ 5
200 ÷ (-5)
-200 ÷ (-5)

Question

Whitney needs to borrow $200 for school supplies. If she borrows the same amount from 5 friends, which equation will show now much she owes each friend?



200 ÷ 5
-200 ÷ 5
200 ÷ (-5)
-200 ÷ (-5)

anonymous · Answer

Well first look at the two numbers you are given. 200 dollars and 5 friends right? Why would there be a negative value. You cannot have negative friend or negative money.

anonymous · Answer

The proper answer would be the first one 200/5 the answer will be 40 meaning she owes each friend 40 dollars.