Question

For each fraction, select the most appropriate estimate. 36 40 choose.. 1 3 choose.. 70 100 choose.. 1 8 choose.. Options: Closest to 0 Closest to one half Closest to 1

Answer 1

Convert each fraction to its percentage form:

= 36 / 40

= 90%

= 1/3

= 33.3%

= 70/100

= 70%

= 1 / 8

= 12.5%

Looking at the percentages:

= 36 / 40 is closest to 1.

= 1/3 and 70/100 are closest to one half which is 50%

= 1/8 is closest to 0.