Arrange the following fractions in increasing order: Choose the correct
2024
Arrange the following fractions in increasing order:
(A) 12/17
(B) 13/19
(C) 8/11
(D) 16/23
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- A.
(B), (D), (A), (C)
- B.
(B), (A), (C), (D)
- C.
(D), (A), (B), (C)
- D.
(D), (B), (C), (A)
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Correct answer: A
To compare the fractions, convert each to a decimal. 13/19 is approximately 0.684, 16/23 is 0.696, 12/17 is 0.706, and 8/11 is 0.727. Arranging these values in increasing order gives the sequence B, D, A, C.