Question

Frank made a fruit salad. He used 1/4 cup of grapes, 3/4cup of strawberries, and 1/2 cup of melon. Which of the following shows the fractions in order from least to greatest. A: 1/2, 1/4, 3/4. B:1/4, 1/2, 3/4. C: 1/4, 3/4, 1/2. D: 1/2, 3/4, 1/4

Answer 1

B.

Explanation:

0.25
`(1)/(4)`

0.75
`(3)/(4)`

0.5
`(1)/(2)`

Divide the fractions to find the decimal to make it easier. The highest tenth place number is the highest number. From least to greatest:

0.25, 0.5, 0.75

`(1)/(4) ,(1)/(2) ,(3)/(4)`

Answer 2

B

Explanation:

1/4th is the smallest, then 1/2, then 3/4.