-1/3, -0.6, -1.5, -7/3. Of the numbers listed above, which number is the greatest?
A. -0.6
B. -7/3
C. -1/3
D. -1.5
To find the greatest value, we need to have uniform numbers. That is, all numbers must be in fraction for easy comparison. Therefore, we convert -0.6, and -1.5 into fractions as follows. For purposes of easy computation, we do not simplify the resulting fractions.
-0.6=-6/10
-1.5=-15/10
Now, the resulting fractions are -1/3, -6/10, -15/10, and -7/3. The greatest value is found by finding the LCM of the denominators and multiplying with each fraction. The LCM of 3 and 10 is 30. Then,
-1/3*30=-10
-6/10*30=-18
-15/10*30=-45
-7/3*30=-70
Based on the obtained values, -10 is the greatest value and -70 the least value. Therefore, -1/3 is the greatest of all the four options.
Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.
More Questions on TEAS 7 Math
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Q #1: Which of the following is an appropriate unit of measure to express the length of a book?
A. Decameters
B. Kilometers
C. Centimeters
D. Meters
Answer Explanation
Explanation: centimeters is the appropriate unit to measure the length of a book.
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Q #2: A motor company’s stock price was $33.20 on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the price went up $2.45. On Thursday, the price decreased from Wednesday’s price by $1.50. On Friday, the price went up $1.62 from Thursday’s price. Which of the following was the final price on Friday?
A. $35.65
B. $34.15
C. $35.77
D. $34.82
Answer Explanation
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Q #3: Which of the following is the best approximation of 15 times the positive square root of 33?
A. 78.5
B. 44.7
C. 156.2
D. 86.2
Answer Explanation
we use the calculator to determine the positive square root of 33, which is then multiplied by 15.
Using the calculator,
Multiplying the square root above with 15 becomes
The approximate value is 86.2.
