Question 15 of 25beginner🔧 ApplyNumerical3 marks
Find the values of the following expressions: (a) (−27) ÷ 9 (b) 84 ÷ (−4) (c) (−56) ÷ (−2)
(a)
Answer
−3
(b)
Answer
−21
(c)
Answer
28
Explanation
(a) Negative divided by positive gives negative quotient. 27 ÷ 9 = 3, so answer is −3. (b) Positive divided by negative gives negative quotient. 84 ÷ 4 = 21, so answer is −21. (c) Negative divided by negative gives positive quotient. 56 ÷ 2 = 28.