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\(\frac{m}{p} > \frac{n}{p}\)
  
    Quantity A   | 
    Quantity B   | 
  
  
    m  | 
    n  | 
  
A)The quantity in Column A is greater.
B)The quantity in Column B is greater.
C)The two quantities are equal.
D)The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Many students will see \(\frac{m}{p} > \frac{n}{p}\) and conclude (incorrectly) that \(m > n\). 
However, this is true ONLY IF p is POSITIVE. 
If p is NEGATIVE, we have a different story. 
Let's 
test some valuescase i:\(p = 1\), \(m = 2\) and \(n = 1\)
This satisfies the condition that \(\frac{m}{p} > \frac{n}{p}\), which becomes\(\frac{2}{1} > \frac{1}{1}\), which is true. 
We get: 
Quantity A: 2
Quantity B: 1
So, 
Quantity A is greatercase ii:\(p = -1\), \(m = 1\) and \(n = 2\)
This satisfies the condition that \(\frac{m}{p} > \frac{n}{p}\), which becomes\(\frac{1}{-1} > \frac{2}{-1}\), which is true. 
We get: 
Quantity A: 1
Quantity B: 2
So, 
Quantity B is greaterAnswer: D
Cheers,
Brent