Question

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Which inequality is true?

A number line going from negative 3 to positive 3 in increments of 1.

A.) 5/6 < -1/3

B.) 2 1/3 > 2 1/6

C.) 2 < - 2 1/2

D.) 1 1/4 > 1 1/3

Answer 1

Answer: B

Explanation:

Process of elimination...

anything positive is automatically greater than any negative, so that rules out A and C.

D is the tricky one. Remember, smaller portions of a whole are greater than larger portions. Think of it this way, if you cut two candy bars into pieces; one into thirds and one into fourths. One third would be greater than one fourth. So, 11 thirds would also be greater than 11 fourths.