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Which product, when simplified, is negative?

A
0.5×(−6.9)×100×(−4)

B
90×[−25]×(−1)×15

C
−3.5×10×(−7)×(−18.5)

D
−8×(−14)×(−2)×(−1000)

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C, because when there is an odd number of negative signs the solution will be negative.
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Answer:

C

−3.5×10×(−7)×(−18.5)

Explanation:

There are three negative signs in this expression. An odd number of negative signs will result in a Negative product.

Remember: "a negative times a negative is a positive!"

This is true whenever there is an EVEN number of negative signs.

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