Answer: C. -1 2/5
Step-by-step explanation:
Given expression
(-3.5) (2/5)
Convert decimal into fraction
=(-35/10) (2/5)
=[(-35 ÷ 5) / (10 ÷ 5)] (2/5)
=(-7/2) (2/5)
Simplify by multiplication
=(-7 × 2) / (2 × 5)
Cancel out 2 on both numerator and denominator
=-7/5
Convert improper fraction to mixed fraction
=[tex]\boxed{-1\frac{2}{5} }[/tex]
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