EFFECTS OF MULTIPLICATION
Does the operation of multiplication on a number result in a larger number?
The answer is sometimes. Let's look at some cases.
When a number is multiplied by a fraction equivalent to 1, the product is equal to the number. |
Example: | × = = |
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Example: | × = = |
When a positive whole number is multiplied by a fraction greater than 1, the product is greater than the whole number. |
Example: | × = × = = |
When a positive whole number is multiplied by a fraction between 0 and 1, the product is less than the whole number. |
Example: | × = = |
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Example: | × = = |
When a number greater than 1 is multiplied by a number greater than 1, the product is greater than both numbers. |
Example: | × = |
Example: | × = × = = |
Example: | × = × = = |