Question

If q and r are positive odd integers, which of the following is greatest?
A. qr
B. (-q)r
C. (-q)2r
D. (-2q)2r
E. (-2q)3r

Answer 1

positive quantity is greater than negative quantity.

Answer 2

to expand on that answer. A is the only one that is positive. BCDE will result in a negative value.

Answer 3

odd is 1,3,5,7 integers means whole numbers not 1.13 or something. by saying odd or even you kind of already are stuck with integers anyways. good luck!