Complete question :
Vanessa and Zack are playing a game where the player with the lower score wins. At the end of the game, Vanessa has a score of -3 5/8 and Zack has a score of -3 2/3. Which statement explains who won?
Vanessa won. If you compare the decimal equivalents of their scores, -3.625 < -3.666.
Vanessa won. If you compare the decimal equivalents of their scores, -3.666 < -3.625.
Zack won. If you compare the decimal equivalents of their scores, -3.625 < -3.666.
Zack won. If you compare the decimal equivalents of their scores, -3.666 < -3.625
Answer: Zack won. If you compare the decimal equivalents of their scores, -3.666 < -3.625
Explanation:
Given that :
Player with the lowest score wins ;
Vanessa's score = - 3 5/8
Zack's score = - 3 2/3
Converting to decimal:
Vanessa :
-3 5/8 = - 29 /8 = - 3.625
Zack:
-3 2/3 = - 11/3 = - 3.666
Comparing the scores :
From the negaryce side of a number line :
-3.666 comes before - 3.625, hence, - 3.666 is lower or lesser than - 3.625
-3.666 < - 3.625, hence Zack won