-2/9, -0.9, -1.7, -4/7 Of the number listed above, which number is the greatest?
A. -0.9
B. -4/7
C. -1.7
D. -2/9
The initial step is to convert the decimal options to fractions. Then, we find the LCM of the denominators of all fractions, which will be used to compare the values of the given options.
-0. becomes -9/10
-1.7 becomes -17/10
Then, the resulting denominators are 9, 10, and 63. Their LCM of 630 is used to multiply each fraction.
-2/9*630=-140
-9/10*630=-567
-17/10*630=-1071
-4/7*630=-360
From the calculations above, -140 is the greatest value of all the values. Thus, -2/9 is the greatest number.
Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.
More Questions on TEAS 7 Math
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Q #1: Soft Drinks Orange Two 24-packs for $15; one 24-pack for $9 Root Beer One 24-pack for $14 Cream Soda One 12-pack for $3 A consumer needs to purchase at least 50 soft drinks for a picnic. Which of the following combinations is the most cost-effective?
A. 2 two-24 packs of Orange and 1 pack of Cream Soda
B. 3 one 24-pack of Orange
C. 2 packs of Root Beer and 1 pack of Cream Soda
D. 5 packs of cream Soda
Answer Explanation
To find the cheapest option, we find the expenditure on each given option.:
2 two-24 packs of Orange and 1 pack of Cream Soda=2($15)+$3=$33
3 one 24-pack of Orange=3($9)=$27
2 packs of Root Beer and 1 pack of Cream Soda=2($14)+$3=$31
5 packs of cream Soda=5($3)=$15
Spending 5 packs of cream soda is the cost-effective option.
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Q #2: Which of the following is the best estimate of the number of centimeters (cm) in 2 yards? (Note: 1 yard=3 feet; 1 foot =12 inches; 1 inch =2.54 cm)
A. 175 cm
B. 180 cm
C. 136 cm
D. 90 cm
Answer Explanation
we convert the given value in yards to the cm by setting up the equation below.
2 yards is equal to 182.88 cm, which is approximately 180 cm.
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Q #3: Which of the following is the independent variable in the equation below? F(z)=9z+28
A. F
B. 9
C. 28
D. z
Answer Explanation
Given the equation F(z)=9z+28
To find the value of F(z), we need to vary the value of z. In this case, z is the independent variable while F(z) is what we measure, which is the dependent variable.
