Question

Without multiplying, determine the sign of the product (356,864)(−194,758).

A. The sign of the product is positive because a positive multiplied by a negative is a positive.
B. The sign of the product is negative because a positive multiplied by a negative is a negative.
C. The sign of the product is negative because the second number is negative.
D. The sign of the product is positive because the first number is positive.

Answer 1

the sign of the product os negative

Answer 2

B.The sign of the product is negative because a positive multiplied by a negative is a negative.

Explanation:

We are given that two numbers are 356,864 and -194,758.

We have to determine the sign of the product of given numbers without multiplying.

`356864(-194758)`

We know that when a positive integer is multiplied by a negative integer then the product will be negative.

There are one number is positive and second number is negative.

Therefore, the product will be negative.

Hence, option B is true.

Answer:B.The sign of the product is negative because a positive multiplied by a negative is a negative.