Arrange the following fractions in ascending order:

1.2/3

2.7/19

3.9/11

4.8/9

5.7/9

A2, 1, 5, 3, 4 ✓ Correct

B2, 5, 1, 4, 3

C1, 2, 3, 4, 5

D2, 3, 1, 5, 4

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

Explanation

The ascending order is 7/19, 2/3, 7/9, 9/11, 8/9.

Convert to decimals for comparison.

7/19 = 0.368, 2/3 = 0.667, 7/9 = 0.778.

9/11 = 0.818, 8/9 = 0.889.

Rising : 0.368 < 0.667 < 0.778 < 0.818 < 0.889, i.e. 2, 1, 5, 3, 4.

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