How to Multiply this Fraction to this Decimal Number

In this video, the instructor demonstrates how to solve the multiplication of 3/4 by -2.5 using two methods. The first method involves converting the fraction 3/4 into a decimal and then multiplying it by -2.5, while considering the effect of the negative sign. The second method involves converting the decimal -2.5 into a fraction and then performing the multiplication. Both methods highlight the importance of understanding how negative numbers affect the result. The video concludes with a summary of the results and encouragement to continue learning math.

What is the decimal equivalent of the fraction 3/4?

• 0.5

• 0.75

• 1.25

• 1.5

When multiplying 0.75 by -2.5, what is the result?

• 1.875

• -1.875

• 0.875

• -0.875

How does multiplying by a negative number affect the result?

• It has no effect

• It makes the result negative

• It makes the result zero

• It makes the result positive

What is the improper fraction form of -2.5?

• -25/10

• -5/2

• -2/5

• -10/5

What is the result of multiplying 3/4 by -5/2?

• 1 1/8

• 1 7/8

• -1 7/8

• -1 1/8