Find the value of $$p+q$$
$$\dfrac{-11}{9}\times \dfrac{-81}{-88}=\,\dfrac{-p}{q}$$
where $$\dfrac{-p}{q}$$ is in lowest form
Correct option is A. 17
Given, $$\dfrac{-11}{9}\times \dfrac{-81}{-88}=\,\dfrac{-p}{q}$$
$$\implies \dfrac{-9}{8}=\,\dfrac{-p}{q}$$
Thus, we get
$$p=9,q=8$$
$$\therefore p+q=9+8=17$$