The theorem “the whole is greater than its parts” can be used with m = n + p (where n and p are not equal to zero) to show which of the following? Possibe answers : n m , p m ,
n p , m p

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The theorem “the whole is greater than its parts” can be used with m = n + p (where n and p are not equal to zero) to show which of the following?     Possibe answers : n > m , p > m ,
 n > p , m > p

anonymous · Answer

Note: this only applies to positive numbers.
Basically, since m = n + p, there is no way n or p can be bigger than m.  n and p are "parts" of m, so m > n, and m > p.