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What is the sign of the product of 3/4 × (−2/5)?
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To determine the sign of the product of \( \frac{3}{4} \times \left(-\frac{2}{5}\right) \), we can analyze the signs of the individual numbers.
- The fraction \( \frac{3}{4} \) is positive.
- The fraction \( -\frac{2}{5} \) is negative.
When multiplying a positive number by a negative number, the result is negative. Therefore, the sign of the product \( \frac{3}{4} \times \left(-\frac{2}{5}\right) \) is negative.
In conclusion, the sign of the product is **negative**.
- The fraction \( \frac{3}{4} \) is positive.
- The fraction \( -\frac{2}{5} \) is negative.
When multiplying a positive number by a negative number, the result is negative. Therefore, the sign of the product \( \frac{3}{4} \times \left(-\frac{2}{5}\right) \) is negative.
In conclusion, the sign of the product is **negative**.
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