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UI Post-UTME Mathematics 2016 Question 3

Question 3

Fractions, Decimals and Approximation

Arrange in ascending order of magnitude: 5/9, 7/15, 11/20, 3/8

  1. A.5/9, 7/15, 11/20, 3/8
  2. B.7/15, 3/8, 5/9, 11/20
  3. C.3/8, 11/20, 5/9, 7/15
  4. D.3/8, 7/15, 11/20, 5/9
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (3/8, 7/15, 11/20, 5/9)

Explanation

As decimals: 3/8 = 0.375, 7/15 ≈ 0.467, 11/20 = 0.55, 5/9 ≈ 0.556.