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Sora says that -3/4 × 5 is less than -3/4 ÷ 5 explain whether or not sora is correct

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-3/4 * 5 = -3.75

-3/4 ÷ 5 = -3/4 * 1/5 = -0.15

She is correct because -3/4 × 5 = -3.75 and -3/4 ÷ 5 = -0.15. -3/4 × 5 is less than -3/4 ÷ 5. The smaller the negative number, the bigger it is.

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