Whenever, we multiply a number with a fraction which is less than 1, the answer must be smaller than the number itself.
It is because, number which is smaller than 1 can be like: 1/2 or 1/3 etc, here you can see lower number (denominator) is greater, it will divide our original number, so if it will be greater, our number will be smaller.
Example. - 5 * 1/2 = 2.5
Here, 2.5 is smaller than 5. & it is 2 times, 'cause 2 was our denominator !!!
Hope this helps!
The response was that the government should not interfere with the market since it would ensure the prosperity of everyone in the long run.
The 19th century was known for government wanting to meddle in the affairs of the market because the second half of the century, after the civil war, marked the beginning of the reconstruction and the beginnings of the progressive age when the government wanted to meddle in the market and protect the workers who unionized more and more.
I wouldnt go by my answer but I believe it's number 4
