Which is a counterexample for the conditional statement? If two positive numbers are multiplied together, then the product will be greater than both of the two positive numbers. 2 x 4 5 x (-3)

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Naveen

Mathematics

16 January, 21:51

Which is a counterexample for the conditional statement? If two positive numbers are multiplied together, then the product will be greater than both of the two positive numbers. 2 x 4 5 x (-3)

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Abby Murray · Answer 1

Answer: - 2*4 is the counter example for the given conditional statement.

Explanation:-

Given conditional statement : - If two positive numbers are multiplied together, then the product will be greater than both of the two positive numbers.

Given example 1) 2*4=8 and 8 is greater than 2 and 4, therefore it can be the counter example for the given conditional statement.

2) 5 * (-3) = -15 but - 15 (which is negative) is less than 5 (which is positive). Therefore it cannot be the counter example for the given conditional statement.