Question

Which set of rational numbers are orders from least to greatest? A) -1, -1 1/2, -1 1/4, -1 7/8 B)-1 7/8, -1 1/2, -1 1/4, -1

C) -1, -1 1/4, -1 1/2, -1 7/8 D) -1 7/8, -1 1/4, -1 1/2, -1

Answer 1

-1 7/8, -1 1/2, -1 1/4, -1

Explanation:

First note that the negative value closer to zero on the number is greater. an those far from zero will be the least

According to the given option, we can first express the fractions as percentage as shown

-1 7/8 = -15/8 * 100 = -187.5%

-1 1/2 = -3/2 * 100 = -150%

-1 1/4 = -5/4 * 100 = -125%

-1 = -1 * 100 = -100%

Based on the explanation above, the least value is -187.5% and the greatest value is -100%

Rearranging from least to greatest is expressed as -187.5%,-150%, -125%, -100%

According to their respective fractions;

-1 7/8, -1 1/2, -1 1/4, -1