1993 AJHSME Problems/Problem 1
Problem
Which pair of numbers does NOT have a product equal to 
?
Solution 1
Let's calculate each of the answer choices and see which one DOES NOT equal 36.
A comes out to be -4 x -9= 36
B equals -3 x -12= 36
C is 1/2 x -72= -36
D simplifies to 1 x 36= 36
and E equals 3/2 x 24= 3 x 12= 36
Thus, our answer is C. It is the only negative result.
Solution 2
We know that if we want a product of 36, both numbers have to be positive or negative. Scanning the number pairs, the only choice with one negative number and one positive number is 
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