Question

Use properties to evaluate 2/3 • (- 3/4 / 1/8) 1/3

A.-4
B. 4
C.-4/3
D.4/3

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

Answer 2

Explanation:

First you do the division in parentheses and you get (-3/4*8/1) = -24/4 = -6

The new exercise becomes 2/3 *(-6)*1/3

Next, since there are only multiplication we have to do then in order from left to right so we have

-12/3*1/3 = -12/9

We can simplify by 3 and we get -4/3

Anwer choice C