Question

Jenna multiplied four numbers together and then divided by -2. The result was a positive value. Which of the following statements MUST be true? a) None of the factors were negative. b) All of the factors were negative. c) An odd number of factors were negative. d) An even number of factors were negative.

Answer 1

Answer: C: An odd number of factors were negative.

Step-by-step explanation:

a positive number being the answer an odd number number of factors would be needed for it to be

Answer 2

C) An odd number of factors were negative.

 

It is given that Jenna multiplied four numbers together and then divided by -2 and the result was a positive value.

As we know that the product of two negative integers is always positive.

So as the result is positive after dividing the product of four numbers by -2.

It means that the product of four numbers is negative.

So, either there is one negative number or there are three negative numbers.

Therefore,

C). An odd number of factors were negative is the correct option.

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