Paper 1 · Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude
UGC NET June 2024 Re-Exam (22.08.2024) Shift-I
Arrange the following fractions in decreasing order. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. 12/19
- 2. 7/12
- 3. 11/17
- 4. 17/28
A1, 2, 3, 4
B3, 1, 4, 2 ✓ Correct
C2, 3, 4, 1
D4, 1, 2, 3
Correct answer: (B) 3, 1, 4, 2 — The decreasing order is 11/17, 12/19, 17/28, 7/12, so the answer is 3, 1, 4, 2.
Explanation
★The decreasing order is 11/17, 12/19, 17/28, 7/12, so the answer is 3, 1, 4, 2.
★Converting to decimals makes the comparison clear.
★11/17 is about 0.647, the largest.
★12/19 is about 0.631, the next.
★17/28 is about 0.607, smaller still.
★7/12 is about 0.583, the smallest, giving 3, 1, 4, 2.
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