Question

Which list shows these weights in order from greatest to least?

Answer 1

we have

9.5, 9 3/8, 9.125, 9 3/4

Convert the numbers into mixed numbers to compare

so

9.5=9 1/2=9 4/8

9 3/8

9.125=9+0.125=9+125/1000=9+1/8=9 1/8

9 3/4=9 6/8

so

Order

9 3/4, 9.5, 9 3/8, 9.125