Question

If you multiply a positive fraction less than 1 by itself, the result will be:

• A. Larger than the original fraction
• B. Smaller than the original fraction
• C. Equal to the original fraction
• D. It depends on the specific fraction

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Smaller than the original fraction

If we multiply a positive fraction less than 1 by itself, the result will be smaller than the original fraction. For example ; consider 1/2 < 1 1/2 × 1/2 = 1/4 1/4 < 1/2