Question

(–28)(+16) = A. –196 B. –12 C. –44 D. –448

Answer 1

A = (–28) x (+16) = ( –448)

The correct option is : D. –448

Explanation:

Multiplication is one of the elemental mathematical operations, which is performed on a pair of numbers, to obtain a third number. The third number is known as the product of the two numbers. Multiplication is denoted by " x " or " . " or " * ".

The product of a negative number and a positive number is a negative number.

Therefore, multiplication of the given negative number (–28) and positive number (+16) gives a negative number ( –448) as the product.

A = (–28) x (+16) = ( –448)