Question 10 of 25beginner🔧 ApplyNumerical4 marks

Find the values of: (a) 14 × (−15) (b) −16 × (−5) (c) 36 ÷ (−18) (d) (−46) ÷ (−23)

(a)
Answer

−210

(b)
Answer

80

(c)
Answer

−2

(d)
Answer

2

Explanation

(a) One factor negative, so product is negative. 14×1514 \times 15 = 210, so answer is −210. (b) Both factors negative, so product is positive. 16×516 \times 5 = 80. (c) Positive divided by negative gives negative quotient. 36 ÷ 18 = 2, so answer is −2. (d) Negative divided by negative gives positive quotient. 46 ÷ 23 = 2.