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. = 210, so answer is −210. (b) Both factors negative, so product is positive. = 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.