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Which of the following shows the numbers in the box below listed in increasing order?

(A) -2, 3/7, 1/2, 1.2
(B) -2, 1/2, 3/7, 1.2
(C) 3/7, 1/2, 1.2, -2
(D) 1/2, 3/7, 1.2, -2

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Answer:

(A) -2, 3/7, 1/2, 1.2

Explanation:

The numbers are in increasing order when they are listed left-to-right as they appear on the number line.

The only numbers that may give you trouble are 3/7 = 6/14 and 1/2 = 7/14.

The negative number is less than any positive number. 1.2 is greater than any fraction that is less than 1.

The correct ordering is found in choice A.

Which of the following shows the numbers in the box below listed in increasing order-example-1
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