Which of the following values is the greatest?
A. 4.25
B. 10/3
C. 4.4
D. 9/2
To compare the given values, convert them to the same number format. In this case, convert the given fractions into equivalent decimals.
10/3=3.3333…..
9/2=4.5
Thus, the numbers become 4.25, 3.333…, 4.4, 4.5
Now arranging them in ascending order becomes 3.333…., 4.25, 4.4, 4.5
From the above, 4.5 is the greatest value.
Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.
More Questions on TEAS 7 Math
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Q #1: There are 800 students enrolled in four allied health programs at a local community college. The percentage of students in each program is displayed in the pie chart. Which of the following is the number of students enrolled in the respiratory care program?
A. 336
B. 152
C. 144
D. 168
Answer Explanation
100% represents total students four allied health program. Thus, 100%=800 students, and 19% joins respiratory care program is
Thus, 152 students joined the respiratory care program.
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Q #2: A soccer field is rectangular in shape and is 100 meters long and 75 meters wide. The hectare is a metric unit of are often used to measure larger areas. Given that 1 hectare = 10000 meters2, which of the following represents the soccer field’s are in hectares?
A. 0.75 hectares
B. 7.5 hectares
C. 7,500 hectares
D. 75,000,000 hectares
Answer Explanation
The dimension of the field is shown below.
Area of rectangle = length * width
Area of rectangle = 100 m *75 m = 7500 m2
Area of the rectangle in hectares =
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Q #3: Which of the following percentages is equivalent to 5 ¼ ?
A. 525%
B. 514%
C. 5.25%
D. 5.14%
Answer Explanation
The percent equivalent of a fraction is obtained by multiplying the by frication by 100%.
Convert 5 ¼ into improper faction as follows
So, the percent equivalent is:
