Solve Using the Multiplication Principle $-\frac{1}{16}$

question 131

Multiple Choice

Solve using the multiplication principle.
--43.7y = 699.2

• A)-655.5
• B)-683.2
• C)-16
• D)\(-\frac{1}{16}\)

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