Question

Which number is between -8 and 5/4? -4.0, 1.3%, -0.1, -1/4, 3/2, 130% Help me!!

Answer 1

5/4 = 1.25

1.3% = 1.3/100 = 0.013

-1/4 = -0.25

3/2 = 1.5

130% = 130/100 = 1.3

is -4 greater than -8? yes

is - 4 less than 1.25? yes

then, -4 is between -8 and 5/4

is 0.013 greater than -8? yes

is 0.013 less than 1.25? yes

then, 1.3% is between -8 and 5/4

is -0.1 greater than -8? yes

is -0.1 less than 1.25? yes

then, -0.1 is between -8 and 5/4

is -1/4 greater than -8? yes

is - 1/4 less than 1.25? yes

then, -1/4 is between -8 and 5/4

is 1.5 greater than -8? yes

is 1.5 less than 1.25? no

then, 3/2 isn't between -8 and 5/4

is 1.3 greater than -8? yes

is 1.3 less than 1.25? no

then, 130% isn't between -8 and 5/4