a) $$-9a^7b^4 \cdot (-0.5ab^2) = -9 \cdot (-0.5) \cdot a^7 \cdot a \cdot b^4 \cdot b^2 = 4.5a^{7+1}b^{4+2} = 4.5a^8b^6$$
Ответ: $$4.5a^8b^6$$