Question

Select the expressions that have a value less than -1.

A. -7 ÷ (-4)

B. – (3 ÷ 2)

C. -8/5 x (-5/8)

D. -5/-3

E. (-9) ÷ 6

Answer 1

B and E

Explanation:

A. -7 ÷ (-4) = -7/-4 = 7/4 = 1.75

B. -(3 ÷ 2) = -(1.5) = -1.5

C. -8/5 * (-5/8) = (8/5) * (5/8) = 1

D. -5/-3 = 5/3 ≈ 1.667

E. -9 ÷ 6 = -9/6 = -1.5