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JAMB Mathematics 1978 Question 6

Question 6

Fractions, Decimals and Approximation

Arrange 3/5, 9/16, 34/59 and 71/97 in ascending order of magnitude.

  1. A.3/5, 9/16, 34/59, 71/97
  2. B.9/16, 3/5, 71/97, 34/59
  3. C.9/16, 34/59, 3/5, 71/97
  4. D.34/59, 71/97, 3/5, 9/16
  5. E.3/5, 9/16, 71/97, 34/59
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (9/16, 34/59, 3/5, 71/97)

Explanation

As decimals: 9/16 = 0.5625, 34/59 ≈ 0.576, 3/5 = 0.6 and 71/97 ≈ 0.732. Smallest to largest gives option C.