Arrange the following fractions in ascending order:

1.7/16

2.13/25

3.2/3

4.11/23

5.5/19

A2, 5, 4, 3, 1

B5, 1, 4, 2, 3 ✓ Correct

C5, 4, 2, 1, 3

D2, 1, 4, 3, 5

Correct answer: (B) 5, 1, 4, 2, 3

Explanation

The ascending order is 5/19, 7/16, 11/23, 13/25, 2/3.

Convert to decimals for comparison.

5/19 = 0.263, 7/16 = 0.438, 11/23 = 0.478.

13/25 = 0.520, 2/3 = 0.667.

Rising : 0.263 < 0.438 < 0.478 < 0.520 < 0.667, i.e. 5, 1, 4, 2, 3.

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