Question

Find the product
and
3
8
17

Answer 1

Third Option:
`(1)/(6)`

Explanation:

When there are two negatives, the answer has to be positive, so it cannot be the first and second options. This fraction can be reduced, so:

-
`(1)/(3)` × -
`(1)/(2)` =
`(1)/(6)`

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Answer 2

1/6

Explanation:

-4/9 * - 3/8

A negative times a negative is a positive

Rewriting

4/9 * 3/8

4/8 * 3/9

Simplifying

1/2 * 1/3

1/6