2. What is the value of the expression $6 \frac{3}{4} (- 11.5)$ ?
F $77 \frac{5}{8}$
G $69 \frac{3}{4}$
H $- 77 \frac{5}{8}$
J $- 69 \frac{3}{4}$

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$- 77 \frac{5}{8}$ is the final answer.

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Step 1 ：Convert $6 \frac{3}{4}$ into a decimal, which is 6.75.

Step 2 ：Calculate the product of 6.75 and -11.5, which is -77.625.

Step 3 ：Convert -77.625 into a mixed number, which is $- 77 \frac{5}{8}$ .

Step 4 ： $- 77 \frac{5}{8}$ is the final answer.