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Which comparison is correct?

Which comparison is correct?-example-1
User Lyndsey Ferguson
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2 Answers

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Answer:

C

Explanation:

Why the others are incorrect:

A:
(2)/(10) > (3*2)/(5*2)
(2)/(10) > ( 6)/(10) This statement/comparison is false

B :
(2*2)/(4*2) > (4)/(8)
(4)/(8) > (4)/(8) This statement/comparison is false

D:
(9)/(12) < (3*2)/(6*2)
(9)/(12) < (6)/(12) This statement/comparison is false

Why answer C is Correct

C:
(2*4)/(3*4) < (10)/(12)
(8)/(12) < (10)/(12) This statement/comparison is true

User TheIronKnuckle
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Answer:

C is correct

Explanation:

10/12=0.83...

2/3=0.66...

2/3<10/12

User Yuantonito
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