Question

Find the product 12, -5 (a) -60 (b) 17 (c) 7 (d) -2.4

Answer 1

The correct answer is:  [A]:  " -60 " .
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Explanation:
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We are asked to find the "product" of the two numbers, " 12 " and " -5 " .
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The "product" refers to the result of "multiplying" numbers.
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So, what is the value, when "12" is multiplied by "-5" ? 
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Note:  When a "positive number" is multiplied by a "negative number" , the result is a "negative number" . 
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So;  the product of "12" and "-15" is:  " 12 * -5 " ;   which equals:  " -60 " ; 

which is:  Answer choice:  [A]:  " - 60 " .
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