Let's solve each of the multiplication problems step by step.
Question 1: \((-4)(-3)\)
When multiplying two negative numbers, the result is positive.
\((-4)(-3) = 12\)
So, the correct answer is B: 12.
Question 2: \((8)(-5)\)
When multiplying a positive number by a negative number, the result is negative.
\((8)(-5) = -40\)
So, the correct answer is A: -40.
Question 3: \((-2)(-2)(-2)(-2)\)
This can also be interpreted as multiplying two negative numbers together first, which gives a positive result.
\((-2)(-2) = 4\) (positive)
Then, multiplying the results has \(4\) with the remaining \((-2)(-2)\):
\((-2)(-2) = 4\)
So, combining both positive \(4\):
\[ 4 \times 4 = 16 \]
Thus, the answer is B: 16.
Summary of Answers:
- Question 1: B: 12
- Question 2: A: -40
- Question 3: B: 16