SSAT Math Question 136: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 136
12. When the fractions , , , and are arranged in ascending order of size, the result is
- A. , , ,
- B. , , ,
- C. , , ,
- D. , , ,
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
The correct answer is (D). Fractions are most easily compared by comparing cross-products. Start by comparing with . The product of 3 and 5 is 15. The product of 7 and 2 is 14. Therefore, is larger than .
Continue this process with the other fractions to be compared.
, note > and also > , note >
, note > and also <
Therefore, < < < .