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. -6

Answer 1

The correct option is C -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.