Question

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

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

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

The correct option is 2.

Explanation:

The given expression is

(356,864)(−194,758)

We need to find the sign of the product (356,864)(−194,758) without multiplying.

Sign of two numbers Sign of product

( + ) ( + ) ( + )

( - ) ( + ) ( - )

( + ) ( - ) ( - )

( - ) ( - ) ( + )

In the given expression first terms is positive and second term is negative.

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

Therefore the correct option is 2.