-3/5, -0.9, -1.9, -8/3 Of the number listed above, which number is the greatest?
A. -3/5
B. -0.9
C. -1.9
D. -8/3
To answer this question, we need to convert the numbers into a similar form. Converting decimal numbers into fraction is appropriate to finding the greatest number.
-0.9 becomes 9/10
-1.9 becomes 19/10
Now we find the LCM of the denominators of the four fractions. The LCM of 5, 10 and 3 is 30. Multiply each fraction with the LCM to compare the fractions.
-3/5*30=-18
-9/10*30=-27
-19/10*30=-57
-8/3*30=-24
The greatest number is -18, meaning -3/5 is the greatest number.
Therefore, the Correct Answer is A.
More Questions on TEAS 7 Math
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Q #1: The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that the slope of a wheelchair ramp be no greater than 1:12. Which of the following is the minimum length of a ramp needed to provide access to a door that is 1.5 feet above the sidewalk?
A. 22 feet
B. 19.5 feet
C. 32.5 feet
D. 18 feet
Answer Explanation
The slope represents the ratio of rise to run. Let p be the minimum length of the ramp, we can set a ratio equation as follows. Then,
The minimum length of the ramp needed is 18 feet to access to a door that is 1.5 feet above the sidewalk.
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Q #2: Four friends are sharing a pizza. One friend eats a quarter of the pizza. The other three friends equally divide the rest among themselves. What portion of the pizza did each of the other three friends receive?
A. 1/6
B. 1/3
C. ¼
D. 1/5
Answer Explanation
We are asked to find the fraction of pizza the three friends shared equally.
First, the whole pizza is represented by 1. If one friend ate a quarter of the pizza, then:
First friend eats =1/4 of 1=1/4*1=1/4
Remaining fraction of the pizza=1-1/4=3/4
Now, the three friends share 3/4 amongst themselves equally. So, each friend gets
The three friends each gets 1/4 of the pizza.
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Q #3: Which of the following is the decimal equivalent of 9/20?
A. 0.45
B. 3.4
C. 3.57
D. 0.18
Answer Explanation
9/20 is the same as 9 divided by 20, which is evaluated 9÷20. The value becomes 0.45.
Thus, 9/20 is equal to 0.45.
