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Multiplication of Negative Numbers

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If x and y are negative, then which of the following statements is/are always true?
I. x + y is positive II. xy is positive III. x y is positive

A

I only

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II only

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III only

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D

I and III only

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Solution

The correct option is B II only
As negative quantity multiplied by negative quantity yeild a positive quantity..
So option 2 is correct.
There is some sign is missing in option 3

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