Question

Which list of numbers is ordered from greatest to least?

A. –2 1/5, 2 1/4, 2.23, –2
B. 2 1/4, 2.23, –2, –2 1/5
C. –2, –2 1/5, 2 1/4, 2.23
D. –2 1/5, –2, 2.23, 2 1/4

Answer 1

Answer: B

Explanation:

2 1/4 in decimal form: 2.25

-2 1/5 in decimal form: 2.20

B converted into decimals: 2.25, 2.23, -2, -2.20