Question

Which of these fractions is closer in value to 1?

A. 3/4
B. 12/10
You must show your working.

Answer 1

I think it's A

Explanation:

3/4 = 0.75

12/10 = 1.2

Since it's closer to 1, and not 1.something,

0.75 ~ 1.00

Answer 2

B

Explanation:

3/4 = 0.75

1 - 0.75 = 0.15

12/10= 1.2

1.2 - 1 = 0.2

3/4 = 0.75