Perform the Indicated Operation Involving Rational Numbers $\frac { 2 } { - 3 } \cdot \frac { - 15 } { 16 }$

question 42

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation involving rational numbers. $\frac { 2 } { - 3 } \cdot \frac { - 15 } { 16 }$

• A) 5
• B) \(-\) 8
• C) \(- \frac { 8 } { 5 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 5 } { 8 }\)

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