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# If negative integer a is multiplied by b and the result is

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If negative integer a is multiplied by b and the result is [#permalink]  01 Nov 2016, 17:10
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If negative integer a is multiplied by b and the result is greater than 0 but less than $$|a|$$, then which of the following must be true of b?

A. $$b > 1$$
B. $$0 < b < 1$$
C. $$-1 < b < 0$$
D. $$b < a$$
E. $$|b| < a$$

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[Reveal] Spoiler: OA

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GMAT Club Legend
Joined: 07 Jun 2014
Posts: 4710
GRE 1: Q167 V156
WE: Business Development (Energy and Utilities)
Followers: 91

Kudos [?]: 1612 [0], given: 375

Re: If negative integer a is multiplied by b and the result is [#permalink]  01 Nov 2016, 17:14
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Explanation

To solve this problem, Plug In for a and b, but don’t forget your restrictions. If $$a = -4$$, then a value of $$-\frac{1}{2}$$ for b would yield a product greater than 0 but less than |a|. Only choice (C) works.
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Re: If negative integer a is multiplied by b and the result is   [#permalink] 01 Nov 2016, 17:14
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