True because if you are multiplying any number by a fraction smaller than 1, you are practically dividing it so the number become smaller. For example, multiplying by 1/2 is findind the half so its gonna get smaller.
I believe the answer would be 4ab^2
Let us assume that the total number of shares (also called the total holdings) held by Live Fund in Marks Brothers is
.
Then obviously half the holdings (or half the number of shares) of Live Fund will be
.
Thus, if each share is valued at $5000, then the total value of the number of shares sold (which is
will be:
dollars or $
.
Thus, Live Fund will receive $
if they sold half their holding in Marks Brothers.