Question
By what rational number should we divide 227 so as to get the number −1114?
Answer: Option D
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Let the rational number be x.
227÷x = −1114 (given)
⇒227=x×−1114
⇒227÷−1114=x
⇒227×14−11=x
⇒x=−4
Therefore, 227 should be divided by -4 to get −1114.
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