alleryIf a < b and c > 0, which statement is always true?
Aac > bc
Bac < bc
Cac = bc
Da + c > b
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. ac < bc
1. Multiplying both sides by a positive number keeps the order.
2. So a < b gives ac < bc when c > 0.
3. The order would reverse only if c were negative.
_Source: Wikipedia, Elementary algebra, Properties of inequality_
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