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Question
State whether the following statement is true or false:
If a > b, then `a/c < b/c`
True or False
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Solution
This statement is false.
Explanation:
Given,
a > b
If c is a positive number,
Dividing both sides by c we get,
`a/c > b/c`
If c is a negative number,
Dividing both sides by c we get,
`a/c < b/c` [Using rule 4]
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Chapter 4: Linear Inequations (In one variable) - EXERCISE 4 (A) [Page 41]
