Question

Andrew and Becky are sledding. Andrew made it 5/12 of the way down the hill and Becky made it 7/12 of the way down the hill. Who went further?

Answer 1

Becky

Explanation:

5/12 is 5 out of 12 which equals 41.67%

7/12 is 5 out of 12 which equals 58.3%

Becky went 58.3% down the hill while Andrew sledded 41.67% of the hill.

58.3 is larger than 41.67%.

Answer 2

Becky

Explanation:

7/12 > 5/12