Question

Which is the greatest of these rational numbers?

19/25, 0.33, 0.680, 5/20

A) 0.33
B) 0.680
C) 19/25
D) 5/20

Answer 1

19/25

Explanation:

Convert the two fractions into decimals by dividing the numerator by the denominator. 19/25 = 0.76 and 5/20 = 0.25

Now you have: 0.76, 0,680, 0.33 and 0.25.

0.76 is the greatest rational number because it is closest to 1.0, making 19/25 the correct answer.