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Question from myra, a student: which list of number is ordered from least to greatest? A.) 0.035,0.35,2/5,2.5 B) 2.5,2/5,0.35,0.035 c)2/5,0.35,2.5,0.035 D) 0.035,2.5,0.35,2/5 |
Myra,
I would first convert 2/5 into a decimal fraction by dividing 2 by 5. Now that they are all in decimal form can you order them?
Penny
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