alleryStart learning →For 0 < a < 1 and 0 < b < 1, how does ab compare with a?
Aab is greater than a
Bab is less than a
Cab is equal to a
Dab is negative
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. ab is less than a
Multiplication of the positive a by a positive factor smaller than 1 reduces its value.
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