Question

what will be the sign of the product if we multiply-
(a) 5 negative integers and 3 positive integers and 3 positive integers
(b) 17 positive integers and 6 negative integers

Answer 1

a) Negative. Because the number of negative integers multiplied is 5, which is odd.

b) Positive. Because the number of negative integers multiplied is 6, which is even.

When odd number of negative integers is multiplied, the answer is negative.

When even number of negative integers is multiplied, the answer is positive.

Answer 2

Answer:

a. negative

5(- ve)=- ve

b. positive

6-ve=+ve