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What is the best estimate of (-3/8)(17 5/6)​

What is the best estimate of (-3/8)(17 5/6)​-example-1
User Li Juan
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Answer:

-11

Explanation:

Given the expression (-3/5)(17 5/6)

Converting the mixed to improper fraction

​(-3/5)(17 5/6)

= (-3/5)(107/6)

= (-3*107)/(5*6)

= -321/30

= -10.7

Hence the required best estimate is -11

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