Question

Determine the sign of the product of 17/32 x (-1/10).
A. Both positive and negative
B. Positive
C. Negative
D. The product has no sign.

Answer 1

To determine the sign of the product of \( \frac{17}{32} \times \left(-\frac{1}{10}\right) \), we can analyze the signs of the individual factors:

- \( \frac{17}{32} \) is positive.
- \( -\frac{1}{10} \) is negative.

When multiplying a positive number by a negative number, the result is always negative.

Therefore, the sign of the product \( \frac{17}{32} \times \left(-\frac{1}{10}\right) \) is negative.

The correct answer is C. Negative.