Question

Which of the following fractions are in descending order?
1. \(\frac{7}{16}, \frac{5}{11}, \frac{9}{17}, \frac{4}{7}\)
2. \(\frac{4}{7}, \frac{9}{17}, \frac{5}{11}, \frac{7}{16}\)
3. \(\frac{9}{17}, \frac{5}{11}, \frac{7}{16}, \frac{4}{7}\)
4. \(\frac{4}{7}, \frac{5}{11}, \frac{9}{17}, \frac{7}{16}\)

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : \(\frac{4}{7}, \frac{9}{17}, \frac{5}{11}, \frac{7}{16}\)

Calculation:

7/16 = 0.44, 5/11 = 0.45, 9/17 = 0.52, 4/7 = 0.57

Hence, the correct descending order will be:

4/7, 9/17, 5/11, 7/16; which is in Option 2

∴ Option 2 is true