Q:
Which of the following are in descending order of their value?
A) 5/9, 7/11, 8/15, 11/17
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B) 5/9, 8/15, 11/17, 7/11
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C) 11/17 , 7/11, 8/15, 5/9
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D) 11/17, 7/11, 5/9, 8/15
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A) 5/9, 7/11, 8/15, 11/17
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B) 5/9, 8/15, 11/17, 7/11
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C) 11/17 , 7/11, 8/15, 5/9
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D) 11/17, 7/11, 5/9, 8/15
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Answer & Explanation
Answer: D) 11/17, 7/11, 5/9, 8/15
Explanation: Converting each of the given fractions into decimal form, we get
5/9 = 0.55, 7/11 = 0.63, 8/15 = 0.533, 11/17 = 0.647
Clearly, 0.647>0.63>0.55>0.533
so , 11/17 > 7/11 > 5/9 > 8/15
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