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Multiply. (−3.2)⋅1.7

A) -5.44
B) Negative 5.44
C) -1.5
D) 5.44

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Final Answer:

The product of (−3.2)⋅1.7 is (Option A) -5.44.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the product of (−3.2)⋅1.7, simply multiply the two numbers. The result is -5.44. Multiplication of a negative number and a positive number yields a negative product. Therefore, the correct answer is A) -5.44 (Option A).

In this multiplication, -3.2 represents a negative number, and 1.7 is a positive number. When you multiply a negative number by a positive number, the result is always negative. The magnitude of the product is the multiplication of the absolute values of the numbers, which in this case is 3.2 × 1.7 = 5.44. However, the negative sign is retained, resulting in -5.44 as the final answer.

In summary, the product of (−3.2)⋅1.7 is -5.44. Option A) -5.44 is the correct representation of this multiplication, taking into account both the numerical result and the sign of the product.

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