Question

Least to greatest:

2.7, 2.59, 2 7/12

Word problem:

Brian operates an ice cream stand in a large city. He spends 0.4 of his budget on supplies, 1/12 on advertising, and 0.08 on taxes and fees. Does Brian spend more on advertising or more on taxes and fees?

Plz help and thank you!

Answer 1

2 7/12 (2 7/12 = 2.583333...), 2.59, 2.7

Brian spends more on advertising.
1/12=0.083 (advertising) > 0.08 (taxes)

Answer 2

In another words we have to compare 1/12 and 0.08
We know that 0.08 can be write as
`(8)/(100)`=
`(8:4)/(100:4)= (2)/(25)`
To compare 2 fraction we have to make common denominator of them.

`(1)/(12)= (1*25)/(12*25)= (25)/(300)`

`(2)/(25)= (2*12)/(25*12)= (24)/(300)`
Now we see that 1/12 is greater, so he spend more on advertising than taxes and fees.