Question

Kelsey is comparing 7/8 and 2/6 using benchmarks 0 and 1. Which statement is true? 7/8 is closer to 1 than to 0. 2/6 is closer to 1 than to 0. 7/8 is less than 2/6. 2/6 is greater than 1

Answer 1

7/8 is closer to 1 than to 0

Explanation:

7/8 = 0.875

2/6 = 1/3 = 0.33333....

7/8 is closer to 1 than to 0. TRUE

2/6 is closer to 1 than to 0. FALSE

7/8 is less than 2/6. FALSE

2/6 is greater than 1 . FALSE