Sawaal
12
Q:

Which of the following are in descending order of their value?

A) 5/9, 7/11, 8/15, 11/17 B) 5/9, 8/15, 11/17, 7/11
C) 11/17 , 7/11, 8/15, 5/9 D) 11/17, 7/11, 5/9, 8/15

Answer:   D) 11/17, 7/11, 5/9, 8/15



Explanation:

Converting each of the given fractions into decimal form, we get

 5/9 = 0.55, 7/11 = 0.63,  8/15 = 0.533, 11/17 = 0.647

Clearly, 0.647>0.63>0.55>0.533

so , 11/17 > 7/11 > 5/9 > 8/15

Subject: Decimal Fractions
Related Questions
Q:

Which of the following will yield a recurring decimal?

A) 21/90 B) 21/60
C) 21/30 D) 21/120
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 21/90

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Decimal Fractions
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

3 1076
Q:

0.0245¯ written as a vulgar fraction in its simplest form = ?

A) 9/370 B) 27/1111
C) 27/1100 D) 9/37
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 27/1100

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Decimal Fractions
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

3 1598
Q:

Fraction that lies between 2/5 and 4/9 is

A) 3/7 B) 3/4
C) 4/5 D) 1/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3/7

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Decimal Fractions
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

5 966
Q:

How much does one need to add to 2/3 to obtain 3/2?

A) 5/6 B) 1.5/6
C) 1/-1 D) 4/9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1/-1

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Decimal Fractions
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

2 981
Q:

The ratio 1 : 5 can be expressed in decimal as

A) 0.5 B) 0.2
C) 0.02 D) 0.1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 0.2

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Decimal Fractions
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

2 1189
Q:

Which among the following is true for the given numbers?

A) 3/8 > 19/73 < 29/47 < 17/39 B) 19/73 < 3/8 < 17/39 < 29/47
C) 19/73 < 3/8 < 29/47 < 17/39 D) 19/73 < 29/47 < 3/8 < 17/39
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 19/73 < 3/8 < 17/39 < 29/47

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Decimal Fractions
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

2 986
Q:

If (1 / 2.315) = 0.4319, find the value of (1 / 0.0002315).

 

A) 4319 B) 2315
C) 431.9 D) 231.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4319

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Decimal Fractions
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

2 4154
Q:

Represent the 0.000256 in vulgar fraction.

 

A) 4/15625 B) 2/15625
C) 16/15625 D) 8/15625
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4/15625

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Decimal Fractions
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

4 4266