Answer:
Let's break down the expression step by step:
1. \( -11 \times \frac{3}{2} \)
First, multiply -11 by 3/2:
\( -11 \times \frac{3}{2} = -\frac{33}{2} \)
2. \( .12 \times (-12) \)
Then, multiply 0.12 by -12:
\( .12 \times (-12) = -1.44 \)
Now, let's multiply the results of the two calculations:
\( -\frac{33}{2} \times (-1.44) \)
Multiplying a negative fraction by a negative number gives a positive result. So:
\( -\frac{33}{2} \times (-1.44) = \frac{33}{2} \times 1.44 \)
Now, calculate the product of the fractions:
\( \frac{33}{2} \times 1.44 = \frac{33 \times 1.44}{2} = \frac{47.52}{2} = 23.76 \)
So, \( -11 \times \frac{3}{2} \times .12 \times (-12) = 23.76 \).
