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Equivalent fractions - class-V

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Which is the greatest number in the following

  1. $16\frac{2}{3}\% $

  2. $\frac{2}{{15}}$

  3. $\frac{1}{{11}}$

  4. $0.17$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
$16 \dfrac 2 3 \% ; \dfrac{2}{15} ; \dfrac{1}{11} ; 0.17$

$\Rightarrow \dfrac{50}{3} \times \dfrac{1}{100} ; \dfrac{2}{15} ; 0.0909.... ; 0.17$

$\Rightarrow \dfrac{1}{3 \times 2} ; 0.1333 ; 0.0909 .... ; 0.17$

$\Rightarrow 0.1666...7 ; 0.1333 ; 0.0909 ; 0.17$

$\therefore 0.17$ is greater 

If the fractions $\cfrac{3}{5}$,$\cfrac{2}{11}$, $\cfrac{4}{7}$, $\cfrac{1}{3}$, $\cfrac{5}{6},$ and $\cfrac{3}{8}$are arranged in the ascending order which fraction will be at the 3rd place ?

  1. $\cfrac{1}{3}$

  2. $\cfrac{3}{5}$

  3. $\cfrac{2}{11}$

  4. $\cfrac{3}{8}$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

LCM of the denominators of given rational numbers i.e. 5, 11, 7, 3, 6, and 8 = 9240

Now by equating the denominators we get, 
$\dfrac { 3 }{ 5 } =\dfrac { 5652 }{ 9240 }$

$\dfrac { 2 }{ 11 } =\dfrac { 1680 }{ 9240 }$

$\dfrac { 4 }{ 7 } =\dfrac { 5280 }{ 9240 }$

$\dfrac { 1 }{ 3 } =\dfrac { 3080 }{ 9240 }$

$\dfrac { 5 }{ 6 } =\dfrac { 7700 }{ 9240 }$

$\dfrac { 3 }{ 8 } =\dfrac { 3465 }{ 9240 }$
 On seeing the rational numbers it is clear that the rational number at third position in ascending order is $\dfrac { 3465 }{ 9240 } \  i.e.\dfrac { 3 }{ 8 }$
So, correct answer is option D. 

The fraction equivalent to $\displaystyle \frac{1}{2}$ is

  1. $\displaystyle \frac{2}{4}$

  2. $\displaystyle \frac{3}{6}$

  3. $\displaystyle \frac{8}{16}$

  4. all the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

$\displaystyle \frac{1}{2} = \frac{1 \times 2}{2 \times 2} = \frac{2}{4}$
$\displaystyle \frac{1}{2} = \frac{1 \times 3}{2 \times 3} = \frac{3}{6}$
$\displaystyle \frac{1}{2} = \frac{1 \times 8}{2 \times 8} = \frac{8}{16}$
So, $\displaystyle \frac{1}{2} = \frac{2}{4} = \frac{3}{6} = \frac{8}{16}$

Which of the following fractions is less than $\displaystyle \frac{7}{8}$ and greater than $\displaystyle \frac{1}{3}$?

  1. $\displaystyle \frac{1}{4}$

  2. $\displaystyle \frac{23}{24}$

  3. $\displaystyle \frac{11}{12}$

  4. $\displaystyle \frac{17}{24}$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

$\displaystyle \frac{1}{3} = 0.333000,$ $\displaystyle \frac{7}{8} = 0.875$
$\displaystyle \frac{1}{4} = 0.25,$ $\displaystyle \frac{23}{24} = 0.9583000,$ $\displaystyle \frac{11}{12} = 0.9166000$
$\displaystyle \frac{17}{24} = 0.7083000$
Since $0.7083000 \displaystyle \left ( =\frac{17}{24} \right )$ is greater than 
$0.333000 \displaystyle \left ( =\frac{1}{3} \right )$ and less than $0.875 \displaystyle \left ( =\frac{17}{24} \right )$$\displaystyle \left ( =\frac{7}{8} \right )$
Therefore $\displaystyle \frac{17}{24}$ lies between $\displaystyle \frac{1}{3}$ and $\displaystyle \frac{7}{8}$

Which of the following fractions is the largest ?

  1. $\displaystyle \frac{13}{16}$

  2. $\displaystyle \frac{7}{8}$

  3. $\displaystyle \frac{31}{40}$

  4. $\displaystyle \frac{63}{80}$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

$\displaystyle \frac{13}{16}=\frac{13\times 5}{16\times 5}=\frac{65}{80}, \frac{7\times 10}{8\times 10}=\frac{70}{80},\frac{31}{40}=\frac{31\times 2}{40\times 2}$
$\displaystyle =\frac{62}{80}$ and last fraction is $\displaystyle =\frac{63}{80}$
Out of these the largest fraction is $\displaystyle \frac{70}{80}$ $\displaystyle =\frac{7}{8}$

$\displaystyle \frac{4}{15}$of $\displaystyle \frac{5}{7}$ of a number is greater than $\displaystyle \frac{4}{9}$ of $\displaystyle \frac{2}{5}$ of the same number by $8$. What is half of that number?

  1. $630$

  2. $315$

  3. $210$

  4. $105$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Let the number be $x$

So from the question, we have
$\dfrac{4}{15}.\dfrac{5}{7}.x-\dfrac{4}{9}.\dfrac{2}{5}.x=8$
$\Rightarrow \dfrac {4x}{21}-\dfrac {8x}{45}=8$
$\Rightarrow x=\dfrac {24\times 7\times 15}{4}$
$\Rightarrow x=6\times 7\times 15$
$\Rightarrow x=630$
Half of that number is equal to $315$.

Compare $\displaystyle \frac {9}{16}$ .......... $\displaystyle \frac {13}{5}$

  1. $=$

  2. $>$

  3. $<$

  4. None


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Given fractions are

$\displaystyle \frac{9}{16} = 0.5625$

$\displaystyle \frac{13}{5}=2.6$

Hence$ \displaystyle \frac{9}{16}<\frac{13}{5}$

OR
$9\times 5<13\times16$
 $ \displaystyle \frac{9}{16}<\frac{13}{5}$

Which of the following fraction is the largest?

  1. $\displaystyle \frac {29}{30}$

  2. $\displaystyle \frac {29}{23}$

  3. $\displaystyle \frac {29}{27}$

  4. $\displaystyle \frac {29}{25}$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

$\because$ all fractions are having same numerator.
So the fraction having smallest denominator is the largest.
Hence $\displaystyle \frac {29}{23}$ is the largest.

By how much is $\displaystyle \frac {19}{20}$ greater than $\displaystyle \frac {2}{20}$ ?

  1. $\displaystyle \frac {21}{10}$

  2. $\displaystyle \frac {21}{40}$

  3. $\displaystyle \frac {17}{20}$

  4. $\displaystyle \frac {17}{40}$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

$\displaystyle \frac {19}{20}\, -\, \displaystyle \frac {2}{20}\, =\, \displaystyle \frac {19-2}{20}\, =\, \displaystyle \frac {17}{20}$

Compare $12.1280\, \square \, 12.129$ (using >, <, =)

  1. >

  2. <

  3. =

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

$12.1280 < 12.129$

Compare and identify appropriate symbol.

 $+42\, \square \, +23$ 

  1. <

  2. >

  3. =

  4. $\neq $


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

While comparing positive numbers greater is greater, smaller is smaller.

$42$ is greater than $23\implies 42>23$

Out of the rational numbers $\displaystyle\frac{-5} {11},\,\frac{-5}{12},\,\frac{-5}{17}$ which is greatest ?

  1. $\displaystyle\frac{-2}{11}$

  2. $\displaystyle\frac{5}{-12}$

  3. $\displaystyle\frac{-5}{17}$

  4. None


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

$\displaystyle\frac{-5}{11},\,\frac{-5}{12},\,\frac{-5}{17}$

$\because$ All have same numerator. So the rational number having the least denominator is the greatest. But here all have negative sign. So the number having greatest denominator is greater.

Hence, $\displaystyle\frac{-5}{17}$ is greater.

Alter : Take any two given numbers. $\displaystyle\frac{-5}{11},\, \frac{-5}{12}$

$-5\,\times\,12, -5\,\times\, 11$

- 60, - 55 

$\because\, - 55\, >\, - 60$

So, $\displaystyle\frac{-5}{12}$ is greater.

Now compare this with $\displaystyle\frac{-5}{17}$ 

$\displaystyle\frac{-5}{12},\, \frac{-5}{17}$

$-5\,\times\,17, \, -5\,\times\, 12$

- 85, - 60

$\because\,- 60\, >\,- 85$

So, $\displaystyle\frac{-5}{17}$ is greater. 

The average of the middle two rational numbers when  $\displaystyle {\frac{4}{7},\, \frac{1}{3},\, \frac{2}{5},\, \frac{5}{9}}$ are arranged in ascending order is

  1. $\displaystyle \frac{86}{90}$

  2. $\displaystyle \frac{86}{45}$

  3. $\displaystyle \frac{43}{45}$

  4. $\displaystyle \frac{43}{90}$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The numbers are

$\displaystyle \frac { 4 }{ 7 } ,\quad \frac { 1 }{ 3 } ,\quad \frac { 2 }{ 5 } \quad &amp; \quad \frac { 5 }{ 9 } $.
To  arrange them in ascending order, we make their denominators equal
to the L.C.M. of the denominators.
The L.C.M. of 7, 3, 5 & 9=315.
So $\displaystyle \frac { 4 }{ 7 } =\frac { 4\times 45 }{ 7\times 45 } =\frac { 180 }{ 315 } ,\ \displaystyle \frac { 1 }{ 3 } =\frac { 1\times 105 }{ 3\times 105 } =\frac { 105 }{ 315 } ,\ \displaystyle \frac { 2 }{ 5 } =\frac { 2\times 63 }{ 5\times 63 } =\frac { 126 }{ 315 } \quad &amp; \quad \ \displaystyle \frac { 5 }{ 9 } =\frac { 5\times 35 }{ 9\times 35 } =\frac { 175 }{ 315 } .\ \therefore \quad \displaystyle \frac { 105 }{ 315 } <\frac { 126 }{ 315 } <\frac { 175 }{ 315 } <\frac { 180 }{ 315 } \i.e \displaystyle \frac { 1 }{ 3 } <\frac { 2 }{ 5 } <\frac { 5 }{ 9 } <\frac { 4 }{ 7 } $.
Then, the average of the middle numbers
=$\displaystyle \frac { 1 }{ 2 } \left( \frac { 1 }{ 3 } +\frac { 2 }{ 5 }  \right) =\frac { 43 }{ 90 } $.
Ans- Option D.

Out of the rational numbers $\displaystyle {\frac{-5}{11},\, \frac{-5}{12},\, \frac{-5}{17}}$, which is greater ?

  1. $\displaystyle \frac{-5}{11}$

  2. $\displaystyle \frac{5}{-12}$

  3. $\displaystyle \frac{-5}{17}$

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

$\displaystyle {\frac{-5}{11},\, \frac{-5}{12},\, \frac{-5}{17}}$
$\because$ All have same numerator. Sothe rational number having theleast denominator is the greatest.But here all have negative sign.So, the number having greatestdenominator is greater. Hence, $\displaystyle \frac{-5}{17}$ is greater

What is the least number if $\displaystyle {\frac{3}{5},\, \frac{9}{5},\, \frac{1}{5},\, \frac{7}{5}}$ are arranged in ascending or descending order?

  1. $\dfrac39$

  2. $\dfrac15$

  3. $\dfrac75$

  4. $\dfrac35$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The given numbers can be arranged in the ascending order as:
$ {\cfrac{1}{5}\, >\, \cfrac{3}{5}\, >\, \cfrac{7}{5}\, >\, \cfrac{9}{5}}$
Greatest number $= \cfrac{9}{5}$ and Least number $= \cfrac{1}{5}$

The given rational numbers are $\displaystyle \frac{1}{2},\, \displaystyle \frac{4}{-5},\, \displaystyle \frac{- 7}{8}$. If these numbers are arranged in the ascending order or descending order, then the middle number is

  1. $\displaystyle \frac{1}{2}$

  2. $\displaystyle \frac{- 7}{8}$

  3. $\displaystyle \frac{4}{- 5}$

  4. None


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Let given numbers arranged in the descending order.
$\displaystyle \frac{1}{2},\, \displaystyle \frac{-4}{5},\, \displaystyle \frac{- 7}{8}$
$- 4\, \times\, 8,\, 5\, \times\, - 7$
$- 32,\, - 35$
$\displaystyle \frac{-4}{5}\, >\, \displaystyle \frac{-7}{8}$
The descending order is $\displaystyle \frac{1}{2}\, >\, \displaystyle \frac{-4}{5}\, >\, \displaystyle \frac{- 7}{8}$
So middle number is $\displaystyle \frac{- 4}{5}$.

If $p, q$ and $r$ are positive real numbers then the quantity $(p + r)/(q + r)$ is

  1. $>(p/q)$ if $p > q$

  2. $=(p/q)$ if $p > q$

  3. $>(p/q)$ if $p < q$

  4. $<(p/q)$ if $p < q$


Correct Option: C

Which one is in the descending order in the following? 

  1. 6/7,4/5,3/4,7/9

  2. 6/7,4/5,7/9,3/4

  3. 3/4,7/9,4/5,617

  4. 7/9,3/4,617,4/5


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

$\displaystyle \dfrac { 6 }{ 7 } ,\dfrac { 4 }{ 5 } ,\dfrac { 7 }{ 9 } ,\dfrac { 3 }{ 4 } \Rightarrow 0.85<0.8<0.78<0.75$

Compare  $\displaystyle \frac { 8 }{ 16 } \Box \frac { 8 }{ 4 } $

  1. =

  2. <

  3. >

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

$ \dfrac{8}{16}=\dfrac{1}{2}\ and\ \dfrac{8}{4}=2$


obviously $\dfrac{1}{2} < 2$

Compare $\frac {9}{16}\square \frac {13}{5}$

  1. =

  2. >

  3. <

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The denominator is the total number of parts in the whole. The lesser the number of parts the greater the value of each part.

The numerator is the number of parts out of the denominator to be selected. The greater the number of parts more the value.
So in the given fractions, the first is smaller than the second.
9/16<13/5
So, option C is the correct answer.

Which fractions are in order from the least to the greatest ? 

  1. $\displaystyle{\frac{1}{2}, \frac{2}{3}, \frac{2}{6}}$

  2. $\displaystyle{\frac{1}{2}, \frac{2}{6}, \frac{2}{3}}$

  3. $\displaystyle{\frac{2}{6}, \frac{2}{3}, \frac{1}{2}}$

  4. $\displaystyle{\frac{2}{6}, \frac{1}{2}, \frac{2}{3}}$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
We are going to convert fraction into decimal.
$\Rightarrow$  $\dfrac{1}{2}=0.5$

$\Rightarrow$  $\dfrac{2}{3}=0.67$

$\Rightarrow$  $\dfrac{2}{6}=0.33$

Arranging above decimals in ascending order $=0.33,\,0.5,\,0.67$
Which can be written as $\dfrac{2}{6},\dfrac{1}{2},\dfrac{2}{3}$
$\therefore$   The fractions are in order from least to greatest are $\dfrac{2}{6},\dfrac{1}{2},\dfrac{2}{3}.$

The fraction equivalent to $\displaystyle \frac{1}{2}$ is

  1. $\displaystyle \frac{2}{4}$

  2. $\displaystyle \frac{3}{6}$

  3. $\displaystyle \frac{8}{16}$

  4. all the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

$\displaystyle \frac{1}{2}=\frac{1\times 2}{2\times 2}=\frac{2}{4}$


$\displaystyle \frac{1}{2}=\frac{1\times 3}{2\times 3}=\frac{3}{6}$

$\displaystyle \frac{1}{2}=\frac{1\times 8}{2\times 8}=\frac{8}{16}$

So, $\displaystyle \frac{1}{2}=\frac{2}{4}=\frac{3}{6}=\frac{8}{16}$

The fraction equivalent to $\displaystyle \frac{1}{2}$ is ____

  1. $\displaystyle \frac{3}{6}$

  2. $\displaystyle \frac{5}{10}$

  3. $\displaystyle \frac{9}{18}$

  4. all the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Doing the simplest form of all these options..

$\dfrac{3}{6} = \dfrac{1}{2}$
$\dfrac{5}{10}= \dfrac{1}{2}$ 
$\dfrac{9}{18} = \dfrac{1}{2}$
hence option D is correct..

Which one is greater?
$\cfrac { 1 }{ 2 } $  $ of \, \cfrac { 4 }{ 7 } $ or $\cfrac { 2 }{ 3 } \, of $$\cfrac { 3 }{ 7 } $


Both are equal

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

$\dfrac{1}{2}\ \ \ of \ \ \dfrac{4}{7}$


$=\dfrac{1}{2}\ \ \ \times \ \ \dfrac{4}{7}$


$=\dfrac{2}{7}$

Similarly,

$\dfrac{2}{3}\ \ \ of \ \ \dfrac{3}{7}$

$=\dfrac{2}{3}\ \ \ \times \ \ \dfrac{3}{7}$

$=\dfrac{2}{7}$

So, both are equal

Which of the following orders are the fractions from the smallest to the largest?

  1. $\cfrac { 1 }{ 8 } ,\cfrac { 2 }{ 8 } ,\cfrac { 5 }{ 8 } $

  2. $\cfrac { 1 }{ 2 } ,\cfrac { 4 }{ 2 } ,\cfrac { 3 }{ 2 } $

  3. $\cfrac { 3 }{ 4 } ,\cfrac { 1 }{ 4 } ,\cfrac { 2 }{ 4 } $

  4. $\cfrac { 4 }{ 16 } ,\cfrac { 2 }{ 16 } ,\cfrac { 1 }{ 16 } $


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In option A, denominator of all the fractions are same and numerator are in increasing order

So, option A is correct.

$\displaystyle\frac{15}{\square}$ is a fraction that lies between $\displaystyle\frac{1}{7}$ and $\displaystyle\frac{1}{8}$. What is the missing whole number in the box?

  1. $112$

  2. $56$

  3. $32$

  4. $65$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Let the missing number be $x$

$\dfrac{1}{7}<\dfrac{15}{x}<\dfrac{1}{8}$
Multiplying  numerator and denominator by 15
$\therefore$ $\dfrac{15}{105}<\dfrac{15}{x}<\dfrac{15}{120}$
So any number between $105$ and $120$ will be the value of $x$.
Hence the correct answer is option A

Which of the following statements is true?

  1. $\displaystyle\frac{5}{7} <\frac{7}{9} <\frac{9}{11} <\frac
    {11}{13}$

  2. $\displaystyle\frac{11}{13} < \frac{9}{11} < \frac{7}{9} < \frac{5}{7}$

  3. $\displaystyle\frac{5}{7} < \frac{11}{13} < \frac{7}{9} < \frac{9}{11}$

  4. $\displaystyle\frac{5}{7} < \frac{9}{11} <\frac{11}{13} < \frac{7}{9}$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

$\dfrac{5}{7} , \dfrac{7}{9} , \dfrac{9}{11}, \dfrac{11}{13}$

making same deomenator,
$\dfrac{5}{7}= \dfrac{5\times 9 \times 11 \times 13}{7\times 9\times 11\times 13}$
$=\dfrac{6435}{9009}$ ...........................(1)


$\dfrac{7}{9}= \dfrac{7\times 7\times 11\times 13}{9\times 7\times 11\times 13}$

$=\dfrac{7007}{9009}$ ............................(2)

$\dfrac{9}{11}=\dfrac{9\times 7\times 9\times 13}{7\times 9\times 11\times 13}$

$=\dfrac{7371}{9009}$................................(3)

$\dfrac{11}{13}=\dfrac{11\times 7 \times 9 \times 11}{7 \times 9 \times 11 \times 13}$

$=\dfrac{7623}{9009}$.................................(4)

From equations (1), (2), (3) and (4);
$\dfrac{5}{7}$  <  $\dfrac{7}{9} $< $\dfrac{9}{11}$ < $\dfrac{11}{13}$

Which of the following fractions has the highest value $3/5$, $4/3$, $2/5$, $1/2$.

  1. $3/5$

  2. $4/3$

  3. $2/5$

  4. $1/2$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Given fractions, $\dfrac{3}{5},  \dfrac{4}{3},  \dfrac{2}{5},  \dfrac{1}{2}$

LCM of $2, 3$ and $5$ is $30 $

So, 
$\dfrac{3}{5} \times \dfrac{6}{6} = \dfrac{18}{30}$

$\dfrac{4}{3} \times \dfrac{10}{10} = \dfrac{40}{30}$

$\dfrac{2}{5} \times \dfrac{6}{6} = \dfrac{12}{30}$

$\dfrac{1}{2} \times \dfrac{15}{15} = \dfrac{15}{30}$

As in above fraction all denominators are same and $40$ is the biggest numerator. 

So, $\dfrac{4}{3}$ is the biggest fraction.

While comparing like fractions, fraction with greater numerator is:

  1. greater

  2. smaller

  3. equal

  4. can't compare


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fractions with the same denominators (bottom numbers) are called like fractions.

so, while comparing like fractions, the fraction with greater number/numerator will be greater.

If $ \dfrac {1}{a} < \dfrac {1}{b} ,$ then :

  1. $|a| > |b| $

  2. $ a < b$

  3. $ a > b $

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

$\begin{array}{l} We\, have \ \frac { 1 }{ a } <\frac { 1 }{ b }  \ by\, reciprocal\, both\, side\, we\; get \ \frac { a }{ 1 } >\frac { b }{ 1 }  \ \therefore a>b \ Hence,\, the\, option\, C\, is\, the\, correct\, answer. \end{array}$

A student was asked to solve the fraction $\cfrac { \cfrac { 7 }{ 3 } +\left( 1\cfrac { 1 }{ 2 }  \times\cfrac { 5 }{ 3 } \right) }{ 2+1\cfrac { 2 }{ 3 }  } $ and his answer was $\cfrac{1}{4}$. By how much was his answer wrong?

  1. $1$

  2. $\cfrac{1}{55}$

  3. $\cfrac{1}{220}$

  4. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
$ \dfrac{\dfrac{7}{3}+(1\dfrac{1}{2}\times \dfrac{5}{3})}{2+1\dfrac{2}{3}}$

$ = \dfrac{\dfrac{7}{3}+(\dfrac{3}{2}\times \dfrac{5}{3})}{(2+\dfrac{5}{3})}$

$  = \dfrac{\dfrac{7}{3}+\dfrac{5}{2}}{\dfrac{11}{3}} = \dfrac{14+15}{6}\times \dfrac{3}{11} = \dfrac{29}{22}$

$ \Rightarrow $ His answer was wrong by

$ \dfrac{29}{22}-\dfrac{1}{4} = \dfrac{116-22}{88} = \dfrac{94}{88} = \dfrac{47}{44}$


Which of the following fraction is the smallest? $\dfrac{7}{6}, \dfrac{7}{9}, \dfrac{4}{5}, \dfrac{5}{7}$

  1. $\dfrac{7}{6}$

  2. $\dfrac{7}{9}$

  3. $\dfrac{4}{5}$

  4. $\dfrac{5}{7}$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
let the fractions be a, b, c, d
$ \dfrac{a}{b} = \dfrac{7}{6}\times \dfrac{9}{7} = \dfrac{9}{6}> 1\Rightarrow a> b$
a is not smallest
$ \dfrac{b}{c} = \dfrac{7}{9}\times \dfrac{4}{5} = \dfrac{28}{45}< 1\Rightarrow c> b$
 c is not smallest
$ \dfrac{b}{d} = \dfrac{7}{9}\times \dfrac{7}{5} = \dfrac{49}{45}> 1\Rightarrow b> d$
$ \Rightarrow $ d  is smallest $\Rightarrow (D)$

Write the following as fractions in their simplest form.

  1. 0.4

  2. 1.5

  3. 25.75

  4. 0.072

  5. 1.248


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

$0.4=\dfrac 4{10}=\dfrac 25\1.5=\dfrac{15}{10}=\dfrac 32\25.75=\dfrac{2575}{100}=\dfrac{103}{4}\0.072=\dfrac{72}{1000}=\dfrac{9}{125}\1.248=\dfrac{1248}{1000}=\dfrac{156}{125}$

$\dfrac{2}{3}$ is equal to $\dfrac{4}{6}$.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Now,

$\dfrac{4}{6}$

$=\dfrac{2\times 2}{2\times 3}$

$=\dfrac{2}{3}$.

Hence the given statement is correct.

The fraction $\displaystyle \frac{3}{5}$ is found between which pair of fractions on a number line?

  1. $\displaystyle \frac{7}{10}$ and $\displaystyle \frac{3}{4}$

  2. $\displaystyle \frac{2}{5}$ and $\displaystyle \frac{1}{2}$

  3. $\displaystyle \frac{1}{3}$ and $\displaystyle \frac{5}{13}$

  4. $\displaystyle \frac{2}{7}$ and $\displaystyle \frac{8}{11}$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

(a) Let us consider the first set of fraction $\dfrac { 7 }{ 10 } ,\dfrac { 3 }{ 4 }$ and another given fraction $\dfrac { 3 }{ 5 }$ 


Taking the LCM to make the denominators same of the above fractions, we have

$\dfrac { 7\times 2 }{ 10\times 2 } ,\dfrac { 3\times 4 }{ 5\times 4 } ,\dfrac { 3\times 5 }{ 4\times 5 } \\ =\dfrac { 14 }{ 20 } ,\dfrac { 12 }{ 20 } ,\dfrac { 15 }{ 20 } \\ \Rightarrow \dfrac { 12 }{ 20 } <\dfrac { 14 }{ 20 } <\dfrac { 15 }{ 20 } \\ \Rightarrow \dfrac { 3 }{ 5 } <\dfrac { 7 }{ 10 } <\dfrac { 3 }{ 4 }$   

Therefore, $\dfrac { 3 }{ 5 }$ does not lie between the first set of fraction $\dfrac { 7 }{ 10 } ,\dfrac { 3 }{ 4 }$.

(b) Now, consider the set of fraction $\dfrac { 2 }{ 5 } ,\dfrac { 1 }{ 2 }$ and another given fraction $\dfrac { 3 }{ 5 }$

Taking the LCM to make the denominators same of the above fractions, we have

$\dfrac { 2\times 2 }{ 5\times 2 } ,\dfrac { 3\times 2 }{ 5\times 2 } ,\dfrac { 1\times 5 }{ 2\times 5 } \\ =\dfrac { 4 }{ 10 } ,\dfrac { 6 }{ 10 } ,\dfrac { 5 }{ 10 } \\ \Rightarrow \dfrac { 4 }{ 10 } <\dfrac { 5 }{ 10 } <\dfrac { 6 }{ 10 } \\ \Rightarrow \dfrac { 2 }{ 5 } <\dfrac { 1 }{ 2 } <\dfrac { 3 }{ 5 }$     

Therefore, $\dfrac { 3 }{ 5 }$ does not lie between the set of fraction $\dfrac { 2 }{ 5 } ,\dfrac { 1 }{ 2 }$.

(c) Now, consider the set of fraction $\dfrac { 1 }{ 3 } ,\dfrac { 5 }{ 13 }$ and another given fraction $\dfrac { 3 }{ 5 }$


Taking the LCM to make the denominators same of the above fractions, we have

$\dfrac { 1\times 65 }{ 3\times 2 } ,\dfrac { 3\times 39 }{ 5\times 39 } ,\dfrac { 5\times 15 }{ 13\times 15 } \\ =\dfrac { 65 }{ 195 } ,\dfrac { 108 }{ 195 } ,\dfrac { 75 }{ 195 } \\ \Rightarrow \dfrac { 65 }{ 195 } <\dfrac { 75 }{ 195 } <\dfrac { 108 }{ 195 } \\ \Rightarrow \dfrac { 1 }{ 3 } <\dfrac { 5 }{ 13 } <\dfrac { 3 }{ 5 }$     

Therefore, $\dfrac { 3 }{ 5 }$ does not lie between the set of fraction $\dfrac { 1 }{ 3 } ,\dfrac { 5 }{ 13 }$.

(d) Now, consider the set of fraction $\dfrac { 2 }{ 7 } ,\dfrac { 8 }{ 11 }$ and another given fraction $\dfrac { 3 }{ 5 }$

Taking the LCM to make the denominators same of the above fractions, we have

$\dfrac { 2\times 55 }{ 7\times 55 } ,\dfrac { 3\times 77 }{ 5\times 77 } ,\dfrac { 8\times 35 }{ 11\times 35 } \\ =\dfrac { 110 }{ 385 } ,\dfrac { 221 }{ 385 } ,\dfrac { 280 }{ 385 } \\ \Rightarrow \dfrac { 110 }{ 385 } <\dfrac { 221 }{ 385 } <\dfrac { 280 }{ 385 } \\ \Rightarrow \dfrac { 2 }{ 7 } <\dfrac { 3 }{ 5 } <\dfrac { 8 }{ 11 }$     

Therefore, $\dfrac { 3 }{ 5 }$ lies between the set of fraction $\dfrac { 2 }{ 7 } ,\dfrac { 8 }{ 11 }$.

Hence, the fraction $\dfrac { 3 }{ 5 }$ is found between $\dfrac { 2 }{ 7 }$ and $\dfrac { 8 }{ 11 }$ on a number line.

Which one of the following sets of fractions is in the correct sequence of ascending order of their values ?

  1. $\displaystyle -\frac{1}{2},\frac{5}{6},\frac{-4}{9}$

  2. $\displaystyle -\frac{3}{7},\frac{-5}{6},\frac{3}{5}$

  3. $\displaystyle -\frac{1}{2},-\frac{4}{9},\frac{5}{6}$

  4. $\displaystyle -\frac{4}{9},\frac{5}{6},\frac{1}{6}$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

(a) Let us consider the first set of fraction $-\dfrac { 1 }{ 2 } ,\dfrac { 5 }{ 6 } ,-\dfrac { 4 }{ 9 }$ 


Taking the LCM to make the denominators same of the above fractions, we have

$-\dfrac { 1\times 9 }{ 2\times 9 } ,\dfrac { 5\times 3 }{ 6\times 3 } ,-\dfrac { 4\times 2 }{ 9\times 2 } \\ =-\dfrac { 9 }{ 18 } ,\dfrac { 15 }{ 18 } ,-\dfrac { 8 }{ 18 } \\ \Rightarrow -\dfrac { 9 }{ 18 } <-\dfrac { 8 }{ 18 } <\dfrac { 15 }{ 18 } \\ \Rightarrow -\dfrac { 1 }{ 2 } <-\dfrac { 4 }{ 9 } <\dfrac { 5 }{ 6 }$   

Therefore, the first set of fraction $-\dfrac { 1 }{ 2 } ,\dfrac { 5 }{ 6 } ,-\dfrac { 4 }{ 9 }$ is not in ascending order.

(b) Now, consider the set of fraction $-\dfrac { 3 }{ 7 } ,-\dfrac { 5 }{ 6 } ,\dfrac { 3 }{ 5 }$ 

Taking the LCM to make the denominators same of the above fractions, we have

$-\dfrac { 3\times 30 }{ 7\times 30 } ,-\dfrac { 5\times 15 }{ 6\times 15 } ,\dfrac { 3\times 42 }{ 5\times 42 } \\ =-\dfrac { 90 }{ 210 } ,-\dfrac { 175 }{ 210 } ,\dfrac { 126 }{ 210 } \\ \Rightarrow -\dfrac { 175 }{ 210 } <-\dfrac { 90 }{ 210 } <\dfrac { 126 }{ 210 } \\ \Rightarrow -\dfrac { 5 }{ 6 } <-\dfrac { 3 }{ 7 } <\dfrac { 3 }{ 5 }$    

Therefore, the set of fraction $-\dfrac { 3 }{ 7 } ,-\dfrac { 5 }{ 6 } ,\dfrac { 3 }{ 5 }$ is not in ascending order.


(c) Now, consider the set of fraction $-\dfrac { 1 }{ 2 } ,-\dfrac { 4 }{ 9 } ,\dfrac { 5 }{ 6 }$ 


Taking the LCM to make the denominators same of the above fractions, we have

$-\dfrac { 1\times 9 }{ 2\times 9 } ,-\dfrac { 4\times 2 }{ 9\times 2 } ,\dfrac { 5\times 3 }{ 6\times 3 } \\ =-\dfrac { 9 }{ 18 } ,-\dfrac { 8 }{ 18 } ,\dfrac { 5 }{ 18 } \\ \Rightarrow -\dfrac { 9 }{ 18 } <-\dfrac { 8 }{ 18 } <\dfrac { 5 }{ 18 } \\ \Rightarrow -\dfrac { 1 }{ 2 } <-\dfrac { 4 }{ 9 } <\dfrac { 5 }{ 6 }$    

Therefore, the set of fraction $-\dfrac { 1 }{ 2 } ,-\dfrac { 4 }{ 9 } ,\dfrac { 5 }{ 6 }$ is in ascending order.

(d) Now, consider the set of fraction $-\dfrac { 4 }{ 9 } ,\dfrac { 5 }{ 6 } ,\dfrac { 1 }{ 6 }$ 

Taking the LCM to make the denominators same of the above fractions, we have

$-\dfrac { 4\times 2 }{ 9\times 2 } ,\dfrac { 5\times 3 }{ 6\times 3 } ,\dfrac { 1\times 3 }{ 6\times 3 } \\ =-\dfrac { 8 }{ 18 } ,\dfrac { 15 }{ 18 } ,\dfrac { 3 }{ 18 } \\ \Rightarrow -\dfrac { 8 }{ 18 } <\dfrac { 3 }{ 18 } <\dfrac { 15 }{ 18 } \\ \Rightarrow -\dfrac { 4 }{ 9 } <\dfrac { 1 }{ 6 } <\dfrac { 5 }{ 6 }$    

Therefore, the set of fraction $-\dfrac { 4 }{ 9 } ,\dfrac { 5 }{ 6 } ,\dfrac { 1 }{ 6 }$ is not in ascending order.

Hence, the only set of fraction in ascending order is $-\dfrac { 1 }{ 2 } ,-\dfrac { 4 }{ 9 } ,\dfrac { 5 }{ 6 }$

Which of the following statements is true ?

  1. $\displaystyle {\frac{5}{7}\, <\, \frac{7}{9}\, <\, \frac{9}{11}\, <\, \frac{11}{13}}$

  2. $\displaystyle {\frac{11}{13}\, <\, \frac{9}{11}\, <\, \frac{7}{9}\, <\, \frac{5}{7}}$

  3. $\displaystyle {\frac{5}{7}\, <\, \frac{11}{13}\, <\, \frac{7}{9}\, <\, \frac{9}{11}}$

  4. $\displaystyle {\frac{5}{7}\, <\, \frac{9}{11}\, <\, \frac{11}{13}\, <\, \frac{7}{9}}$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Here we have four factors $\dfrac{5}{7},  \dfrac{7}{9},   \dfrac{9}{11},   \dfrac{11}{13}$
LCM of 7, 9, 11 and 13 is 9009
So, 
$\dfrac{5}{7} \times\dfrac{1287}{1287}$ = $\dfrac{6435}{9009}$

$\dfrac{7}{9} \times\dfrac{1001}{1001}$ = $\dfrac{7007}{9009}$

$\dfrac{9}{11} \times\dfrac{819}{819}$ = $\dfrac{7371}{9009}$

$\dfrac{11}{13} \times\dfrac{693}{693}$ = $\dfrac{7623}{9009}$
As, 
6435 < 7007 < 7371 < 7623
So, $\dfrac{5}{7} < \dfrac{7}{9} <  \dfrac{9}{11} <  \dfrac{11}{13}$

Arrange the following numbers in descending order.
$-2,\, \displaystyle {\frac{4}{-5},\, \frac{-11}{20},\, \frac{3}{4}}$

  1. $\displaystyle {\frac{3}{4}\, >\, -2\, >\, \frac{-11}{20}\, >\, \frac{4}{-5}}$

  2. $\displaystyle {\frac{3}{4}\, >\, \frac{-11}{20}\, >\, \frac{4}{-5}\, >\, -2}$

  3. $\displaystyle {\frac{3}{4}\, >\, \frac{4}{-5}\, >\, -2\, >\, \frac{-11}{20}}$

  4. $\displaystyle {\frac{3}{4}\, >\, \frac{4}{-5}\, >\, \frac{-11}{20}\, >\, -2}$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The rational number $\dfrac {4}{-5}$ is same as $\dfrac {-4}{5}$.


Now consider the given rational numbers $-2,\dfrac {-11}{20},\dfrac {-4}{5}$ and $\dfrac {3}{4}$ and make their denominator same by taking the LCM of the denominators as follows:

LCM$(5,20,4)=20$

The given fractions now with denominator $20$ can be written as:

$\dfrac { -2\times 20 }{ 1\times 20 } =\dfrac { -40 }{ 20 } \ \dfrac { -4\times 4 }{ 5\times 4 } =\dfrac { -16 }{ 20 } \ \dfrac { -11\times 1 }{ 20\times 1 } =\dfrac { -11 }{ 20 } \ \dfrac { 3\times 5 }{ 4\times 5 } =\dfrac { 15 }{ 20 }$ 

The descending order of the rational numbers is:

$\dfrac { 15 }{ 20 } >\dfrac { -11 }{ 20 } >\dfrac { -16 }{ 20 } >\dfrac { -40 }{ 20 } \ \Rightarrow \dfrac { 3 }{ 4 } >\dfrac { -11 }{ 20 } >\dfrac { 4 }{ -5 } >-2$ 

Hence, the descending order is $\dfrac { 3 }{ 4 } >\dfrac { -11 }{ 20 } >\dfrac { 4 }{ -5 } >-2$.

The average of the middle two rational numbers if $\displaystyle {\frac{4}{7},\, \frac{1}{3},\, \frac{2}{5},\, \frac{5}{9}}$ are arranged in ascending order is:

  1. $\displaystyle \frac{86}{90}$

  2. $\displaystyle \frac{86}{45}$

  3. $\displaystyle \frac{43}{45}$

  4. $\displaystyle \frac{43}{90}$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

$\displaystyle {\frac{4}{7},\, \frac{1}{3},\, \frac{2}{5},\, \frac{5}{9}}$
The above numbers in ascending order are
$\displaystyle {\frac{1}{3}\, <\, \frac{2}{5}\, <\, \frac{5}{9}\, <\, \frac{4}{7}}$
Middle two numbers are $\displaystyle \frac{2}{5}$ and $\displaystyle \frac{5}{9}$
$\therefore$ Average = $\displaystyle {\frac{2/5\, +\, 5/9}{2}\, =\, \frac{43}{90}}$

The given rational numbers are $\displaystyle {\frac{1}{2},\, \frac{4}{-5},\, \frac{-7}{8}}.$ If these numbers are arranged in the ascending order or descending order, then the middle number is:

  1. $\displaystyle \frac{1}{2}$

  2. $\displaystyle \frac{-7}{8}$

  3. $\displaystyle \frac{4}{-5}$

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The rational number $\dfrac {4}{-5}$ is same as $\dfrac {-4}{5}$.


Now consider the given rational numbers $\dfrac {1}{2},\dfrac {-4}{5}$ and $\dfrac {-7}{8}$ and make their denominator same by taking the LCM of the denominators as follows:

LCM$(2,5,8)=40$

The given fractions now with denominator $40$ can be written as:

$\dfrac { 1\times 20 }{ 2\times 20 } =\dfrac { 20 }{ 40 } \ \dfrac { -4\times 8 }{ 5\times 8 } =\dfrac { -32 }{ 40 } \ \dfrac { -7\times 5 }{ 8\times 5 } =\dfrac { -35 }{ 40 }$ 

The ascending order of the rational numbers is:

$\dfrac { -35 }{ 40 } ,\dfrac { -32 }{ 40 } ,\dfrac { 20 }{ 40 } \ \Rightarrow \dfrac { -7 }{ 8 } ,\dfrac { 4 }{ -5 } ,\dfrac { 1 }{ 2 } .......(1)$

The descending order of the rational numbers is:

$\dfrac { 20 }{ 40 } ,\dfrac { -32 }{ 40 } ,\dfrac { -35 }{ 40 } \ \Rightarrow \dfrac { 1 }{ 2 } ,\dfrac { 4 }{ -5 } ,\dfrac { -7 }{ 8 } .......(2)$ 

From equations 1 and 2, we conclude that the middle rational number in both ascending and descending order is same that is $\dfrac {4}{-5}$.

Hence, the middle number is $\dfrac {4}{-5}$.

What is the percentage of least number in the greatest number if $\displaystyle \frac{3}{5},\, \displaystyle \frac{9}{5},\, \displaystyle \frac{1}{5},\, \displaystyle \frac{7}{5}$ are arranged ascending or descending order?

  1. $11\, \displaystyle \frac{1}{9}\, \%$

  2. $10\, \%$

  3. $20\, \%$

  4. $25\, \%$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The given numbers can be arranged in the ascending order as $\displaystyle \frac{1}{5}\, <\, \displaystyle \frac{3}{5}\, <\, \displaystyle \frac{7}{5}\, <\, \displaystyle \frac{9}{5}$
Greatest number $=\, \displaystyle \frac{9}{5}$;
Least number $=\, \displaystyle \frac{1}{5}$.
We have, $\displaystyle \frac{9}{5}\, \times\, \displaystyle \frac{x}{100}\, =\, \displaystyle \frac{1}{5}$
$x\, =\, \displaystyle \frac{100}{9}\, =\, 11\, \displaystyle \frac{1}{9}\, \%$

Which of the following statements is true ?

  1. $\displaystyle\frac{-2}{3}\, <\, \frac{4}{-9}\,<\,\frac{-5}{12}\, <\, \frac{7}{-18}$

  2. $\displaystyle\frac{7}{-18}\, <\, \frac{-5}{12}\,<\,\frac{4}{9}\, <\, \frac{-2}{3}$

  3. $\displaystyle\frac{4}{-9}\, <\, \frac{7}{-18}\,<\,\frac{-5}{12}\, <\, \frac{2}{-3}$

  4. $\displaystyle\frac{-5}{12}\, <\, \frac{-2}{3}\,<\,\frac{4}{-9}\, <\, \frac{7}{-18}$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This question is very easy if we solve it by verification
process.

Take (A) i.e. $\displaystyle\frac{-2}{3}\,<\,\frac{4}{-9}\, \frac{-5}{12}\, <\,\frac{7}{-18}$

First take \displaystyle\frac{-2}{3},\,\frac{-4}{9}$

$-2\,\times\,9,\, 4\,\times\,3$

-18, -12

$\because\, -12\,>\,-18$

So, $\displaystyle\frac{-4}{9}, \frac{-5}{12}$

$- 4\,\times\, 12, \, - 5\,\times\, 9$

- 48, - 45

$\because\, -45\, >\, -48$

So, $\displaystyle\frac{-5}{12}\,>\, \frac{-4}{9},\,i.e.,\frac{-4}{9}\, <\, \frac{-5}{12}$

Finally, $\displaystyle\frac{-5}{12}, \frac{-7}{18}$

$5\,\times\, 18, \, -7\,\times\, 12$

- 90, - 84

$\because\, -84\, >\, -90$

So, $\displaystyle\frac{-7}{18}\, >\, \frac{-5}{12}, i.e., \frac{-5}{12}\, <\, \frac{-7}{18}$

$\therefore\, \displaystyle\frac{-2}{3}\, <\, \frac{-4}{9}\,<\,  \frac{-5}{12}\,<\, \frac{-7}{18}$

You can identify the answer by observing the question by practicing this method.

The average of the middle two rational numbers if $\displaystyle \frac{4}{7},\, \displaystyle \frac{1}{3},\, \displaystyle \frac{2}{5},\, \displaystyle \frac{5}{9}$ are arranged in ascending order is

  1. $\displaystyle \frac{86}{90}$

  2. $\displaystyle \frac{86}{45}$

  3. $\displaystyle \frac{43}{45}$

  4. $\displaystyle \frac{43}{90}$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

$\displaystyle \frac{4}{7},\, \displaystyle \frac{1}{3},\, \displaystyle \frac{2}{5},\, \displaystyle \frac{5}{9}$
The above numbers in ascending order are
$\displaystyle \frac{1}{3}\, <\, \displaystyle \frac{2}{5}\, <\, \displaystyle \frac{5}{9}\, <\, \displaystyle \frac{4}{7}$
Middle two numbers are $\displaystyle \frac{2}{5}$ & $\displaystyle \frac{5}{9}$.
$\therefore$ Average = $\displaystyle \frac{\displaystyle \frac{2}{5}\, +\, \displaystyle \frac{5}{9}}{2}\, =\, \displaystyle \frac{43}{90}$.

Out of the rational numbers $\displaystyle\frac{7}{-13},\,\frac{-5}{13},\,\frac{-11}{13}$ which is smaller ?

  1. $\displaystyle \frac{7}{13}$

  2. $\displaystyle \frac{- 5}{13}$

  3. $\displaystyle \frac{- 11}{13}$

  4. None


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Take any two given rational numbers
$\displaystyle \frac{-7}{13},\, \displaystyle \frac{-5}{13}$
$- 7\, \times\, 13,\, -5\, \times\, 13$
$- 91,\, -65$
$\because\, - 65\, >\, - 91$
So $\displaystyle \frac{-7}{13}$ is smaller.
Now compare this with $\displaystyle \frac{- 11}{13}$
$\displaystyle \frac{- 7}{13},\, \displaystyle \frac{- 11}{13}$
$-7\, \times\, 13,\, - 11\, \times\, 13$
$- 91\, ,\, - 143$
$\because\, - 91\, >\, - 143$
So $\displaystyle \frac{- 11}{13}$ is smaller.

Arrange the following numbers in descending order. $\displaystyle\, -2,\, \frac{4}{-5},\, \frac{-11}{20},\, \frac{3}{4}$ 

  1. $\displaystyle\frac{3}{4}\, >\, -2\, >\, \frac{-11}{20}\, >\, \frac{4}{-5}$

  2. $\displaystyle\frac{3}{4}\, >\, \frac{-11}{20}\, >\, \frac{-4}{5}\, >\,- 2$

  3. $\displaystyle\frac{3}{4}\, >\, \frac{4}{-5}\, >\, -2\,>\, \frac{-11}{20}$

  4. $\displaystyle\frac{3}{4}\, >\, \frac{4}{-5}\, >\, \frac{-11}{20}\, >\, - 2$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

By verification process, $A\,\rightarrow\, \displaystyle\frac{3}{4},\, \frac{-2}{1}, \, \frac{-11}{20},\, \frac{-4}{5}$

$3\,\times\, 1,\, -2\,\times\, 4$

3, - 8

Correct, $-2\,\times\, 20, \, -11\,\times\, 1$

- 40, - 11

Wrong.

$B\, \rightarrow\, \displaystyle \frac {3}{4},\, \frac{-11}{20}, \frac{-4}{5},\, \frac{-2}{1}$

$3\,\times\, 20, \, -11\,\times\, 4$

60, - 44

$\displaystyle\frac{3}{4}\, >\,\frac{-11}{20}$ $-11\,\times\, 5,\, -4\,\times\, 20$

- 55, - 80

$\because\, \displaystyle\frac{-11}{20}\, >\, \frac{-4}{5}$

$-4\,\times\, 1,\, -2\,\times\, 5$

- 4, - 10

$\because\, \displaystyle\frac{-4}{5}\, >\, -2$

27 > 18 and (-9) is negative.
(Where a = 27, b = 18 , c = -9)  

  1. $\displaystyle \frac { 27 }{ -9 } >\frac { 18 }{ -9 } $

  2. $\displaystyle \frac { -9 }{ 27 } >\frac { -9 }{ 18 } $

  3. $\displaystyle \frac { 27 }{ 9 } >\frac { 18 }{ 9 } $

  4. $\displaystyle \frac { 27 }{ -9 } <\frac { 18 }{ -9 } $


Correct Option: D

Which number is greater than $\displaystyle \frac {1} {4} $?

  1. $0.20$

  2. $0.4$

  3. $0.24$

  4. $0.199$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Since $\dfrac {1}{4}=0.25$.


Also,

$0.199<0.20<0.24<0.25<0.4$


Hence, $0.4$ is greater than $\dfrac {1}{4}$.

Equivalent fraction of $\frac {9}{11}$ is

  1. $\frac {99}{88}$

  2. $\frac {234}{286}$

  3. $\frac {72}{77}$

  4. none of these


Correct Option: B

Arrange the following in ascending order:
$\cfrac { 2 }{ 5 } ,\cfrac { 1 }{ 3 } ,\cfrac { 3 }{ 10 } $

  1. $\cfrac { 1 }{ 3 } ,\cfrac { 3 }{ 10 } ,\cfrac { 2 }{ 5 } $

  2. $\cfrac { 3 }{ 10 } ,\cfrac { 2 }{ 5 } ,\cfrac { 1 }{ 3 } $

  3. $\cfrac { 3 }{ 10 } ,\cfrac { 1 }{ 3 } ,\cfrac { 2 }{ 5 } $

  4. $\cfrac { 2 }{ 5 } ,\cfrac { 1 }{ 3 } ,\cfrac { 3 }{ 10 } $


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Given, 

$\dfrac{2}{5}, \dfrac{1}{3}, \dfrac{3}{10}$

LCM $5, 3, 10$ is $30$
So, 
$\dfrac{2}{5} \times \dfrac{6}{6}$ = $\dfrac{12}{30}$

$\dfrac{1}{3} \times \dfrac{10}{10}$ = $\dfrac{10}{30}$

$\dfrac{3}{10} \times \dfrac{3}{3}$ = $\dfrac{9}{30}$

As we know, $9 < 10 < 12$
So, 
$\dfrac{3}{10} < \dfrac{1}{3} < \dfrac{2}{5}$

Arrange the following in ascending order:
$\cfrac { 5 }{ 8 } ,\cfrac { 5 }{ 6 } ,\cfrac { 1 }{ 2 } $

  1. $\cfrac { 1 }{2 } ,\cfrac { 5 }{ 8 } ,\cfrac { 5 }{ 6 } $

  2. $\cfrac { 5 }{6 } ,\cfrac { 5 }{ 8 } ,\cfrac { 1 }{ 2 } $

  3. $\cfrac { 5 }{8 } ,\cfrac { 1 }{ 2 } ,\cfrac { 5 }{ 6 } $

  4. $\cfrac { 1 }{2 } ,\cfrac { 5 }{ 6 } ,\cfrac { 5 }{ 8 } $


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Given, 

$\dfrac{5}{8}, \dfrac{5}{6}, \dfrac{1}{2}$

LCM $8, 6, 2$ is $24$

So, 

$\dfrac{5}{8} \times \dfrac{3}{3}$ = $\dfrac{15}{24}$

$\dfrac{5}{6} \times \dfrac{4}{4}$ = $\dfrac{20}{24}$

$\dfrac{1}{2} \times \dfrac{12}{12}$ = $\dfrac{12}{25}$

As we know, $12 < 15 < 20$

So, 

$\dfrac{1}{2} < \dfrac{5}{8} < \dfrac{5}{6}$

State whether true or false


$\cfrac { 2 }{ 5 } $ of $\cfrac { 4 }{ 7 } $  is smaller than $\cfrac { 3 }{ 4 } $ of $\cfrac { 1 }{ 2 } $

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

$\dfrac{2}{5}$ of $\dfrac{4}{7}=\dfrac{2\times 4}{5\times 7}=\dfrac{8}{35}$


$\dfrac{3}{4}$ of $\dfrac{1}{2}=\dfrac{3\times 1}{4\times 2}=\dfrac{3}{8}$


To compare two fractions let us make the denominators same.

LC.M of $8,35=280$

$\therefore \dfrac{8\times 8}{35 \times 8}=\dfrac{64}{280}$

And $\dfrac{3\times 35}{8\times 35}=\dfrac{105}{280}$

We have $\dfrac{105}{280}>\dfrac{64}{280}$

Hence $\dfrac{3}{8}>\dfrac{8}{35}$

Akshit, Rajat, Sanjay and Nikunj each took the same spelling test.
$\bullet$ Akshit spelled $\displaystyle\frac{7}{10}$ of the words correctly.
$\bullet$ Rajat spelled $\displaystyle\frac{3}{4}$ of the words correctly.
$\bullet$ Sanjay spelled $\displaystyle\frac{4}{5}$ of the words correctly.
$\bullet$ Nikunj spelled $\displaystyle\frac{2}{3}$ of the words correctly.
Who spelled the least number of words correctly?

  1. Akshit

  2. Rajat

  3. Sanjay

  4. Nikunj


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Descending order of the fraction of words spelled correctly is,

$\Rightarrow$  $\dfrac{4}{5}>\dfrac{3}{4}>\dfrac{7}{10}>\dfrac{2}{3}$

$\Rightarrow$  $Sanjay>Rajat>Akshit>Nikunj$

$\therefore$    $Nikunj$ spelled least number of words correctly.

Simplify : $\frac{(-18\frac{1}{3}\times 2\frac{8}{11})}{|\frac{3}{5}+(\frac{-9}{10})| + |-(\frac{-3}{5})|}$

  1. 63$\frac{4}{81}$

  2. -23$\frac{7}{9}$

  3. -67$\frac{7}{9}$

  4. 12$\frac{6}{17}$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

$\cfrac {\left(-18\cfrac{1}{3}\times 2\cfrac {8}{11}\right)}{\left|\cfrac {3}{5}+\left(\cfrac {-9}{10}\right)\right|+\left|-\left(\cfrac{-3}{5}\right)\right|}$

$=\cfrac{-\cfrac{55}{3}\times \cfrac{30}{11}}{\left|\cfrac {6-9}{10}\right|+\cfrac {3}{5}}$
$=\cfrac {\cfrac {-55\times 30}{33}}{\cfrac {3}{10}+\cfrac {3}{5}}$
$=\cfrac {\cfrac {-55\times 30}{33}}{\cfrac{9}{50}}$
$=\cfrac {-55\times 30\times 50}{33\times 9}$
$=\cfrac {-5\times 10\times 50}{9}$
$=-67\cfrac {7}{9}$

Which of the following options is arranged in descending order?

  1. $\frac{1}{4},\frac{6}{4},\frac{16}{9},\frac{25}{4}$

  2. $\frac{-3}{6},\frac{-4}{3},\frac{-9}{4},\frac{-13}{4}$

  3. $\frac{-5}{8},\frac{-3}{8},\frac{0}{8},\frac{1}{8}$

  4. $\frac{-7}{4},\frac{-3}{4},\frac{5}{4},\frac{8}{3}$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

To check the order, first make the denominator same of all the fractions, then compare the numerator.

Note- To make the denominator same, multiply both numerator and denominator by HCF of denominator values.
$\cfrac {-3}{6}, \cfrac {-4}{3},\cfrac {-9}{4}, \cfrac {-13}{4}$
Multiply by $12$ both numerator and denominator.
$\cfrac {-36}{12}, \cfrac {-43}{12},\cfrac {-108}{12}, \cfrac {-156}{12}$

The smallest of the fractions given.

  1. $9/10$

  2. $11/12$

  3. $23/28$

  4. $32/33$


Correct Option: C

Compare the given fractions and specify the correct operator

$\dfrac{9}{16}$ ___ $\dfrac{13}{5}$

  1. $\displaystyle = $

  2. $\displaystyle > $

  3. $\displaystyle < $

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

To compare fractions, make the denominators equal

LCM of denominators $16$ and $5$ is $80$
$\therefore \dfrac{9}{16} \times \dfrac{5}{5}$ $=\dfrac{45}{80}$ and $\dfrac{13}{5} \times  \dfrac {16}{16}$ $=\dfrac{208}{80}$


By making denominators equal, we find that $208$ is greater than $45$ 
$\therefore \dfrac{9}{16} < \dfrac{13}{5} $.

If a, b, c, are positive $\displaystyle \frac{a+c}{b+c}$ is 

  1. always smaller than $\displaystyle \frac{a}{b}$

  2. always greater than $\displaystyle \frac{a}{b}$

  3. greater than $\displaystyle \frac{a}{b}$ only if a > b

  4. greater than $\displaystyle \frac{a}{b}$ only if a < b


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Since we need to compare the fraction $\displaystyle \frac{a+c}{b+c}$ with $\displaystyle \frac{a}{b}$, we cross multiply the terms and check since $a,b,c$ are all given to be positive.
We thus get $b(a + c)$ on the L.H.S. and $a(b + c)$ on R.H.S.
Thus, simplifying we are left with $ab + bc$ on the L.H.S. and $ab + ac$ on the R.H.S.
Now, which side is greater depends on $ac$ and $bc$, which in turn depends upon $a$ & $b.$
L.H.S. is greater if $b > a$, which implies $\frac{a + c}{b + c}$ is greater when $b > a.$

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