Question 228502:  Need help please.  
 
1.  Place the following set of numbers in ascending order.  
 -2/5, 1/6, 7/8, -5/9, 3/4 
    This is the answer I have, just not sure if it's right.  
 -5/9, -2/5, 1/6, 3/4, 7/8
 
2.  Determine the maximum and minimum values of the following set of numbers. 
    3, -36/7, -1, -2/3, 5/4, -5, 26/9
 
Not even sure how to figure number 2. 
 Answer by stanbon(75887)      (Show Source): 
You can  put this solution on YOUR website! 1. Place the following set of numbers in ascending order.  
-2/5, 1/6, 7/8, -5/9, 3/4 
This is the answer I have, just not sure if it's right.  
-5/9, -2/5, 1/6, 3/4, 7/8 
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#1 is correct 
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2. Determine the maximum and minimum values of the following set of numbers. 
3, -36/7, -1, -2/3, 5/4, -5, 26/9 
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-36/7 is less that -5 
3 is greater than 26/9 
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min: -36/7 
max:  3 
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Cheers, 
Stan H. 
 
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