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Which of the following represent positive numbers?

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Re: Which of the following represent positive numbers?

by Brent@GMATPrepNow » Wed Oct 06, 2021 11:56 am
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Which of the following represent positive numbers?

I. -3-(-5)
II. (-3)(-5)
III. -5-(-3)

A. I only
B. II only
C. III only
D. I and II
E. II and III

The OA is D
I. −3 − (−5) = 2 (positive)
II. (− 3)(−5) = 15 (positive)
III. −5 − (−3) = -2 (negative)

Answer: D
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