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OpenStudy (_fluffeh_):

What is 5 1/3 · (–4 4/5 )? A. –25 3/5 B. –20 4/15 C. 20 4/15 D. 25 3/5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I'm almost 100% sure its C

OpenStudy (_fluffeh_):

can you explain why? @jamondeady

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no its A

OpenStudy (_fluffeh_):

according to the CoC, you have to explain how you got your answer

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I'm going to assume you remember the process of multiplying mixed fractions: how do we get this into an improper fraction?:−445

OpenStudy (_fluffeh_):

-24/5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

16/3 * (-24/5) = -25 3/5 give me a second to map it out for you.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

multiply 75/15 by -72/15 and you will have your answer

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I'm sorry the correct answer was A

OpenStudy (_fluffeh_):

thank you guys

OpenStudy (anonymous):

your welcome =)

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