Question

Orlando makes a trail mix for his hiking trip. He uses 1 5/6 pounds of cashews1.6 pounds of sunflower seeds, 1 1/8 pounds of raisins, and 1.625 pounds of pecans.Which answer choice shows these weights in order from least to greatest ?

Answer 1

Given:

`1(5)/(6),1.6,1(1)/(8),1.625`
`1(5)/(6)=1.8333`
`1.6=1.6`
`1(1)/(8)=1.125`
`1.625=1.625`

Values in the order of least to greatest:

`1.125,1.6,1.625,1.8333`
`1(1)/(8),1.6,1.625,1(5)/(6)`

Option D is the correct answer.