Question

The quotient of two numbers is negative. What must be true about the two numbers?

a.The dividend is negative.
b.The divisor is negative.
c.Either the dividend or the divisor is negative, but not both.
d.Both the divisor and the dividend are negative.

Answer 1

Either the dividend or the divisor is negative, but not both.

Explanation:

This is the correct answer

I hope this helps you!

Answer 2

C

Explanation:

As with multiplication, when you divide two numbers, if one is negative then the overall quotient will also be negative. However, if both are negative, the negatives cancel out (since both numbers are effectively multiples of -1). Therefore, the answer is C. Hope this helps!