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Re: If 1 < g < 0 and h is a positive integer greater than 1, which one of
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10 Apr 2023, 08:53
a. g + h
Since g is negative and h is positive, the value of g + h will depend on the magnitude of h. Since h is a positive integer greater than 1, g + h will be greater than h, and thus, option (a) is not the least value.
b. g
Since g is a negative number between -1 and 0, g will be the most negative value among the options, and thus, option (b) is not the least value.
c. g/h
Since g is negative and h is positive, g/h will be negative, and the magnitude of g/h will depend on the magnitude of h. Since h is a positive integer greater than 1, g/h will be less negative compared to g, and thus, option (c) is not the least value.
d. h/g
Since g is negative and h is positive, h/g will be positive. Since h is a positive integer greater than 1 and g is negative, h/g will be the least value among the given options.
e. gh
Since g is negative and h is positive, the product of gh will be negative, and the magnitude of gh will depend on the magnitudes of g and h. Since h is a positive integer greater than 1, gh will be less negative compared to g, and thus, option (e) is not the least value.
Answer: D