When multiplying two rational numbers, how is the sign of the product determined?

Question

The product is positive if the signs of the factors are the same.
The product is positive if the signs of the factors are the same.

The product is negative if the signs of the factors are the same.
The product is negative if the signs of the factors are the same.

The sign of the product is always the same as the larger factor.
The sign of the product is always the same as the larger factor.

Answer 1

The sign of the product is determined by the rule that states: the product is positive if the signs of the factors are the same, and the product is negative if the signs of the factors are different.