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Multiplication of a negative integer for even times gives what result?


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a

negative

b

0

c

positive

d

none 

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

We have to find the result the multiplication of a negative integer for even times gives.
Now, by taking a negative integer suppose -2,
Multiplication 2 times: (-2)×(-2)=4 Multiplication 4 times: (-3)×(-3)×(-3)×(-3)=9×9=81 Multiplication 6 times: (-1)×(-1)×(-1)×(-1)×(-1)×(-1)=1×1×1=1 Hence, the result is a positive integer when a negative integer is multiplied even number of times.
Therefore, the correct option is 3.
 
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