Mathematics
Grade-7
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Question

On dividing a negative integer by another negative integer, the quotient will be

  1. Always negative
  2. Always positive 
  3. Either positive or negative 
  4. 1z

hintHint:

When you divide or multiple a negative integer with another negative integer, the result will always be positive.

The correct answer is: Always positive


    Division of a negative integer by another negative integer results in a positive quotient. This is because, the negatives on either numbers cancel out each other making the answer a positive value.
    Thus, the correct answer is option b.

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