Multiply −212

by −135
. Write the answer as a decimal.(1 point)
Responses

4
4

−4.1
negative 4.1

2.86
2.86

−4

1 answer

To multiply \(-212\) by \(-135\):

\[ -212 \times -135 = 212 \times 135 \]

Calculating \(212 \times 135\):

\[ 212 \times 135 = 28520 \]

Since both numbers are negative, the product is positive.

Therefore, the answer is \(28520\).

However, none of the provided answer choices match this result. If you are looking to present the answer in decimal form, it would still be \(28520.0\).

If you have any clarifications about the answer choices, please let me know!