Problem

2. What is the value of the expression $18.15 \div-5 \frac{1}{2}$ in decimal form? Enter the correct answer in the box. Round to the nearest tenths place.

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Answer

\(\boxed{-3.3}\)

Steps

Step 1 :Convert the mixed number $-5 \frac{1}{2}$ to an improper fraction, which is $-5.5$

Step 2 :Perform the division operation $18.15 \div -5.5$ to get $-3.3$

Step 3 :Round the result to the nearest tenths place, which is $-3.3$

Step 4 :\(\boxed{-3.3}\)

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