Which statement is correct about the product of ​423​ and ​78​?

A. Because 78 is less than 1, the product of 423 and ​78​ is less than ​423​.
B. Because 78 is greater than 1, the product of 423 and ​78​ is less than ​423​.
C. Because 78 is less than 1, the product of 423 and ​78​ is greater than ​423​.
D. Because 78 is greater than 1, the product of 423 and ​78​ is greater than ​423​.