Which of the following values is the greatest?
A. 9/2
B. 4.25
C. 10/3
D. 4.4
To find the greatest number from the given options, we first convert the decimal numbers into fractions.
4.25 becomes 425/100
4.4 becomes 44/10
Then, we find the LCM for the denominators of the given fractions. The LCM of 2, 100, 3 and 10 is 300. Now we can multiply each fraction with the LCM.
9/2*300=1350
425/100*300=1275
10/3*300=1000
44/10*300=1320
Comparing the obtained values from above, 1350 is the greatest followed by 1320, 12750, and 1000 in that order. The fraction 9/2 gave a value of 1350, which was the greatest value. Thus, 9/2 is the greatest value from the given option.
You can also convert to decimals and compare which would give you the same answer.
Therefore, the Correct Answer is A.
More Questions on TEAS 7 Math
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Q #1: Kwame’s uncle is seventeen less than three times Kwame’s age. Which of the equations represents Kwame’s uncle’s age (u) as it relates to Kwame’s age (k)?
A. u=17-3k
B. k=3u-17
C. k=17-3u
D. u=3k-17
Answer Explanation
We are asked to find the Kwame’s uncle’s age in terms of Kwame’s age.
First, we need to find the age of Kwame, which is k. Then, we know that Kwame’s uncle’s age is three times that of Kwame less 17. Then,
Kwame’s uncle’s age, u = 3k-17.
Thus, the relation that relates Kwame’s uncle’s age to that of Kwame is u=3k-17.
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Q #2: 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 2.5 feet above the sidewalk?
A. 25 feet
B. 145 feet
C. 32.5 feet
D. 30 feet
Answer Explanation
The slope represent the ratio between the vertical height to the horizontal length. Let x be the minimum length of the ramp, we can set a proportion with height on the numerator and length on denominator. Then,
Cross-multiply to find the value of x
Thus, the minimum length of the ramp needed is 30 feet to access to a door that is 2.5 feet above the sidewalk.
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Q #3: Which of the following is an appropriate unit of measure to express the length of a dollar bill?
A. Decameters
B. Kilometers
C. Centimeter
D. Meters
Answer Explanation
Centimeter is the appropriate unit to measure the length of a dollar bill.
