Arrange the following numbers in ascending order: \; 9/5, 1.88, \; 15/8

Correct Answer is : 95, 158,1.88\; 9/5, \; 15/8, 1.8859,815,1.88

Correct Answer is : 95, 158,1.88\; 9/5, \; 15/8, 1.8859,815,1.88

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BECE Mathematics 2023 Paper

Question : 22

Total: 40

\; \frac{9}{5}, 1.88, \; \frac{15}{8}

Solution:

Concept:

To arrange numbers in ascending order, convert all of them into decimals and then compare from the smallest to the largest.

Explanation:

Convert

\frac{9}{5}

into a decimal:

\frac{9}{5} = 1.8

Convert

\frac{15}{8}

into a decimal:

\frac{15}{8} = 1.875

Now compare the decimals:

1.8 < 1.875 < 1.88

So, in ascending order, the numbers are:

1.8, 1.875, 1.88

Writing them in their original forms gives:

\frac{9}{5}, \frac{15}{8}, 1.88

This matches option A.

Answer:

\frac{9}{5}, \frac{15}{8}, 1.88

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