Question

Mark the statement equivalent to $12$ less than the product of $x$ and $y$.

• A. $12-xy$
• B. $xy-12$
• C. $12-(x+y)$
• D. $(x+y)-12$
• E. $12xy$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $xy-12$

Product of $x$ and $y=xy$

$12$ less than product of $x$ and $y=xy-12$