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Multiplying Decimals

Question 4 • SS-Math 7

What is the product of (–0.5)(–1.2)(–5.22)?

Answer
A
–9.8
B
–3.132
C
3.132
D
9.8

Explanation

First multiply (–0.5)(–1.2) = 0.6, since the product of two negative numbers is positive. Then 0.6 × (–5.22) = –3.132, because a positive number times a negative number is negative. The product is –3.132, choice B.

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