13. Perform the following division: - 48 : 5

A. - 8.1

B. 8.1

C. - 9.6

D. 9.6

C) - 9.6

1) The answer will be negative because a negative divided my a positive will always be negative and visa-versa.

2) 5 goes into 48 9 times; 5 (9) = 45

3) 5 cannot go into 3 so add a 0 to make 30 and place a decimal after - 9

4) 5 can go into 30 6 times; 5 (6) = 30

5) The remainder is 0 and your answer is C. - 9.6