9514 1404 393
Answer:
sometimes
Explanation:
For positive numbers, multiplying by a factor greater than 1 increases their value:
(1/2) × 2 = 1 > 1/2
For negative numbers, multiplying by a factor greater than 1 decreases their value:
(-1//2) × 2 = -1 < -1/2
So, "sometimes" the product will be less than the given fraction.