IXL | Scaling whole numbers by fractions

Choose the correct symbol to compare the expressions. Do not multiply.

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Choose the correct symbol to compare the expressions. Do not multiply.

When you multiply a positive number by a factor greater than 1, the product is greater than the original number.

When you multiply a positive number by a positive factor less than 1, the product is less than the original number.

When you multiply a number by 1, the product is equal to the original number.

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to 3.

Since

is less than 1, the product

is less than 3.

So,

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