SOLUTION: we need to compare the postive rational numbers using the symbols: >, <, =. and show out work. my daughter math teacher does not send home a book please help::: 1. 2.5___

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Question 212054: we need to compare the postive rational numbers using the symbols: >, <, =. and show out work. my daughter math teacher does not send home a book please help::: 1. 2.5____24/11
2. 1/3 ____ 32.5%
3. 1.4 ______ 25/23
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
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1. 2.5____24/11
(5/2)---24/11
Cross multiply to determine the equality/inequality relation
5*11---2*24
55 > 48
Ans: 2.5 > 24/11
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2. 1/3 ____ 32.5%
1/3 ----325/1000
Cross multiply as above:
1000----975
1000 > 975
Ans: 1/3 > 32.5%
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3. 1.4 ______ 25/23
14/10 ---25/23
Cross-multiply
14*23 ---10*25
322 > 250
Ans: 1.4 > 25/23
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Cheers,
Stan H.

SOLUTION: we need to compare the postive rational numbers using the symbols: >, <, =. and show out work. my daughter math teacher does not send home a book please help::: 1. 2.5____24/11