Perform the indicated operation. Write the answer in simplest form.
-$4 \frac { 4 } { 5 } \cdot 2 \frac { 1 } { 2 }$
A)12
B)11
C)6
D)8

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First, convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions: $4 \frac{4}{5} = \frac{24}{5}$ and $2 \frac{1}{2} = \frac{5}{2}$. Then, multiply the fractions: $\frac{24}{5} \cdot \frac{5}{2} = \frac{24 \cdot 5}{5 \cdot 2} = \frac{120}{10} = 12$.

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Perform the Indicated Operation $4 \frac { 4 } { 5 } \cdot 2 \frac { 1 } { 2 }$