Question

The product of two integers is 72. If one of the integers is -12, what is the value of the other?

• A. 6
• B. 12
• C. 0.0
• D. -6

Answer 1

The correct option is D -6

Let P be the unknown integer.
Given: Product of the integers = 72
One of the integers is -12.
$\Rightarrow$ P $\times$ -12 = 72
$\Rightarrow$ P = 72 $÷$ -12= -6
$\therefore$ The required number is -6.