Question

Which of the following shows the correct order for -1 2/5, (-1)^2, -1 bar 4 and (1/2)^2

Answer 1

Highest to lowest the numbers would be (1/2)^2, (-1)^2, -1 2/5 Putting the "bar 4" somewhere

First we need the numbers exact value meaning
-1 2/5 = -1.4

(-1)^2 = -1

?4 = ?

(1/2)^2 = 0.25