Question

Andrew claims that 59/107 < a. Enter a single-digit whole number for x that supports Andrew's claim.

A) 5
B) 6
C) 7
D) 8

Answer 1

To find a single-digit whole number that supports Andrew's claim that 59/107 < a, we compare 59/107 to different values of a. The correct option is 7 (option C).

Step-by-step explanation:

To find a single-digit whole number that supports Andrew's claim that 59/107 < a, we need to find a value of a that is greater than the fraction 59/107. To do this, we can compare 59/107 to different values of a. Let's start with the given options:

1. A) 5 - 59/107 > 5? No, this is not true.
2. B) 6 - 59/107 > 6? No, this is not true.
3. C) 7 - 59/107 > 7? Yes, this is true. 59/107 is less than 7.
4. D) 8 - 59/107 > 8? Yes, this is also true. 59/107 is less than 8.

Therefore, both options C) 7 and D) 8 support Andrew's claim that 59/107 < a. However, since the question asks for a single-digit whole number, the correct answer is 7 (option C).