Question

Arrange the following surds in ascending order:

(a) Which of the following is the correct order in ascending order for 5, √2, and 17?
i) √2 < 5 < 17
ii) 5 < √2 < 17
iii) 17 < 5 < √2
iv) 5 < 17 < √2

Answer 1

The correct order in ascending order for 5, √2, and 17 is √2 < 5 < 17 and 5 < 17 < √2.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. √2 < 5 < 17
3. 5 < 17 < √2