Question

Which of the following best explains whether ? 1/2 or 1 is the better estimate of 36/40 ?

A. 20/40=1/2 and 40/40 = 1. Since 36 is less than 40, 36/40 is closer to 1/2 than it is to 1.

B. 20/40 = 1/2 and 40/40 = 1. Since 36 is closer to 20 than it is to 40, 36/40 is closer to 1/2 than it is to 1.

C. 20/40 = 1/2 and 40/40 = 1. Since 36 is exactly halfway between 20 and 40, 36/40 is as close to 1/2 as it is to 1.

D. 20/40 = 1/2 and 40/40 = 1. Since 36 is closer to 40 than it is to 20, 36/40 is closer to 1 than it is to 1/2

Answer 1

D.

Explanation:

20/40 = 1/2

40/40 = 1

Difference between 20 and 36 = 16

Difference between 36 and 40 = 4

Therefore, the difference between 36/40 and 40/40 is smaller.