Question

2. Only one of the comparisons below is

incorrect. Which is incorrect?
A1/4<1/3
B3/8>1/4. C5/6=7/8. D1/3<2/5

Answer 1

C. 5/6 = 7/8 is an INCORRECT comparison.

Explanation:

Here, the given comparisons are:

A. 1/4 < 1/3

Solving the fraction,we get:

1/4 = 0.25 and 1/3 = 0.333

Also, 0.25 < 0.33

⇒ 1/4 < 1/3 is a CORRECT comparison.

B. 3/8 > 1/4

Solving the fraction,we get:

3/8 = 0.375 and 1/4 = 0.25

Also, 0.375 > 0.25

⇒ 3/8 > 1/4 is a CORRECT comparison.

C. 5/6 = 7/8

Solving the fraction,we get:

5/6 = 0.833 and 7/8 = 0.875

Also,0.833 ≠ 0.875

⇒ 5/6 = 7/8 is an INCORRECT comparison.

D. 1/3 < 2/5

Solving the fraction,we get:

1/3 = 0.333 and 2/5 = 0.4

Also,0.333 < 0.4

⇒ 1/3 < 2/5 is a CORRECT comparison.