SOLUTION: If a and b are any real numbers such that 0 < a < 1 < b, which of the following must be true of the value of ab ? F. 0 < ab < a G. 0 < ab < 1 H. a < ab < 1 J. a < ab

SOLUTION: If a and b are any real numbers such that 0 < a < 1 < b, which of the following must be true of the value of ab ? F. 0 < ab < a G. 0 < ab < 1 H. a < ab < 1 J. a < ab < b K.

Question 324930: If a and b are any real numbers such that 0 < a < 1 < b, which of the following must be true of the value of ab ?

F. 0 < ab < a
G. 0 < ab < 1
H. a < ab < 1
J. a < ab < b
K. b < ab

Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Multiply all terms by since

Since , then so then,

Given that,
F. , Never true
G. , Not always true
H. , Not always true
J. , True
K. , Never true

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