Arrange the following fractions in ascending order :

1.5/8

2.7/12

3.13/16

4.16/29

5.3/4

A2 < 4 < 1 < 3 < 5

B2 < 3 < 4 < 5 < 1

C4 < 2 < 1 < 5 < 3 ✓ Correct

D4 < 5 < 2 < 1 < 3

Correct answer: (C) 4 < 2 < 1 < 5 < 3

Explanation

The ascending order is 16/29 < 7/12 < 5/8 < 3/4 < 13/16.

Convert to decimals for comparison.

16/29 = 0.552, 7/12 = 0.583, 5/8 = 0.625.

3/4 = 0.750, 13/16 = 0.8125.

Rising : 0.552 < 0.583 < 0.625 < 0.750 < 0.8125, i.e. 4 < 2 < 1 < 5 < 3.

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