Question

What is the product of −8 1/3 and 3 2/5?

Possible Responses

−28 1/3
Negative 28 and 1 third

−24 2/15
Negative 24 and 2 over 15

24 2/15
24 and 2 over 15

28 1/3
28 and 1 third

Show work please!
How did you do it?
Step-By-Step

Answer 1

steps:

-8 1/3 × 3 2/5
=
- 25/3 x 17

=
-25 × 17
—————
3 × 5
=
-425
———-
15
=
-425 ÷ 5
—————
15 ÷ 5
=
– 85
——-
3
=
–28 1/3

Answer 2

Answer: -28.3...

Explanation: