Question
Which expressions are less than 7/8? Choose all answers that apply:
a) 7/8 x 9/15
b) 7/8 x 3/4
c) 7/8 x 9/9
d) 7/8 x 4/3
Answer:
a) 7/8 x 9/15
b) 7/8 x 3/4
Explanation:
We are asked to find which expression are least than 7/8
Solving 7/8 = 0.875
We would evaluate the given option one after the other.
a) 7/8 x 9/15
= 63/120 = 0.525
b) 7/8 x 3/4
= 21/32 = 0.65625
c) 7/8 x 9/9
= 7/8 × 1 = 7/8 = 0.875
d) 7/8 x 4/3
= 7/6 = 1.1666666667
Therefore, from the above calculation, the expressions are less than 7/8 are
option a) a) 7/8 x 9/15 and b) 7/8 x 3/4