To find the product of \( 5 - \sqrt{5} \) and \( 16 \), we can calculate it as follows:
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Calculate the product:
\[
(5 - \sqrt{5}) \cdot 16 = 16 \cdot 5 - 16 \cdot \sqrt{5}
\]
\[
= 80 - 16\sqrt{5}
\]
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Determine the type of the number:
The term \( 80 \) is a rational number, and \( 16\sqrt{5} \) involves \( \sqrt{5} \), which is irrational. The expression \( 80 - 16\sqrt{5} \) combines a rational number and an irrational number, resulting in an irrational number.
Thus, the product \( 80 - 16\sqrt{5} \) is an irrational number.
Given the response options, none of the provided numerical answers (e.g., 2.40, 0.37) correspond to the exact value of \( 80 - 16\sqrt{5} \), but the important part of the question is identifying the type of number.
Since the expression leads to an irrational number, we conclude with:
Answer: \( 80 - 16\sqrt{5} \) ; an irrational number.
If required to select from the provided options, please choose one that states it is an irrational number. However, none seem to be correctly related to the calculation done here for that specific product.