When there is -2^2, how come the answer is negative and not positive.

An apartment has a replacement cost of $950,000 and contents valued at $1,450,000. it has a classification of a and a territory rating of 3. find the annual premium a) $10,185 b) $9,230 c) $3,155 d) $13,830

Which of the following best describes the figure?

Rose bought a new hat when she was on vacation. the following formula describes the percent sales tax rose paid b=t-c/c