alleryStart learning →The notation a < b < c means which of the following?
Aa < b and b < c
Bb < a and c < b
Ca = b = c
Da < b or b < c
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. a < b and b < c
The chained form is a shorthand for two inequalities joined by 'and', so a < c also follows.
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