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If b < 0 and a/b > c/b, then what is the relationship between a and c?

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Answer:

  • a < c

Explanation:

Given inequality:

  • a/b > c/b

Since b is negative, when multiplied by b, the inequality changes to opposite direction:

  • b(a/b) < b(c/b)
  • a < c

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