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when multiplying the numbers increase unless it is multiplied by a decimal, it will then decrease.
when dividing the numbers are divided (splitted) therefor it decreases unless it is divided by a decimal, it will then increase.
Decrease means 'gets smaller or less'
Increase means 'getting bigger or more'
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