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What is the product of -3 1/3 and -8 7/10?

A. 9/5

B. 2

C. 175/30

D. 29

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Answer:

D.29

Explanation:

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User Roshni Kyada
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Change each mixed number to an improper fraction

-3 1/3 = -(3*3+1)/3 = -10/3

-8 7/10 = -(10*8+7)/10 = -87/10

then multiply

-10/3 * -87 /10= 870/30 ( a negative times a negative is a positive)

870/30 = 87/3 =29

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