Question

Which list shows the rational numbers in descending order?A. –25; -1.4, 0.75,21%, doozyB. $; -1.4, –2,21%, 0.75 gonzoC. 0.75,–,21%, –1.4, -2 hoosegowD. 5, 0.75,21%, –1.4, –2 malarkey

Answer 1

Options C and D are both correct, since 21% = 0.21, lower than 0.75 and higher than negative values. -1.4 is also higher than -2.

Explanation:

Descending order is the highest to lowest.

In option A, -25 is the lowest, so is is incorrect.

In option B, -1.4 is the lowest, so incorrect.

Options C and D are both correct, since 21% = 0.21, lower than 0.75 and higher than negative values. -1.4 is also higher than -2.