1.   When you multiply 5 · (-1.4), you can think of that as ______.
    A. (-1.4) - (-1.4) - (-1.4) - (-1.4) - (-1.4)
    B. 5 · (-1.4) · 2
    C. (-1.4) · (-1.4) · (-1.4) · (-1.4) · (-1.4)
    D. (-1.4) + (-1.4) + (-1.4) + (-1.4) + (-1.4)
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  2.   The product of two rational numbers with different signs is ______.
    A. always positive B. always -1
    C. negative or positive depending upon the rational numbers that are factors D. always negative
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  3.   The product of two rational numbers with the same sign is ______.
    A. always -1 B. negative or positive depending upon the rational numbers that are factors
    C. always negative D. always positive
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  4.   Find the product -8(2.8).
    A. -22.4 B. 10.8
    C. -10.8 D. 22.4
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  5.   Annette has $15.00 to spend at the thrift store. She buys 5 shirts for $1.00 each, 3 pairs of jeans for $1.50 each, and 2 books for $0.25 each. How much money does she have left?
    A. $5.00 B. $3.50
    C. $22.50 D. $25.00
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