Question

Multiplying a whole number by a proper fraction, results in a ___ product.

A. larger

B. smaller

Answer 1

The answer to your problem is, A. Larger

Explanation:

First in order to know to the answer lets learn about different types of fractions:

For example, 1/4, 3/4, 3/8, are all proper fractions.

4/3, 5/2, are all improper fractions.

When we have to multiply a whole number with fractions less than 1, then the resulting number will be less the number originally

Example; 3 x
`(3)/(4)`

If we then multiplying numerators together and the denominators together.

3 x
`(3)/(4)` =
`(3)/(1)` x
`(3)/(4)` =
`(9)/(4)` = 2
`(1)/(4)` < 3

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Thus the answer to your problem is, A. Larger OR Multiply.