The quotient when a positive integer is divided by a negative integer is

a negative integer

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a positive integer

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can be both

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cannot be determined

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Solution

The correct option is A
a negative integer

Quotient on division of two integers with different signs is a negative integer.
For ex:- $\frac{- 2}{1} = - 2$ and $\frac{- 4}{2} = - 2$ etc.
Hence, option (A) is the correct answer.

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