If a rational number is multiplied by its absolute value, the result is:

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A Same sign as the original
B Always positive
C Zero
D Always negative

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Answer: A. Same sign as the original

Absolute Value: Absolute value is always positive. If you multiply a number by a positive value, the result keeps the original sign of the number.

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If a rational number is multiplied by its absolute value, the result is:

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