georgiatrn
georgiatrn
03-09-2016
Mathematics
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if a < b and c < d
is this valid?
a/c < b/d
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seizetheday
seizetheday
03-09-2016
Not necessarily,
If you use the following values:
a = 2
b = 3
c = 1
and d = 2
a < b
2 < 3
c < d
1 < 2
However:
a/c = 2/1 = 2
b/d = 3/2 = 1.5
Therefore, since 2 is greater than 1.5, I'm afraid your statement is not valid
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