Paper 1 · Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude
UGC NET June 2024 Re-Exam (22.08.2024) Shift-II
Arrange the following fractions in decreasing order. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. 17/21
- 2. 15/19
- 3. 13/16
- 4. 14/17
A4, 3, 2, 1
B1, 2, 3, 4
C3, 4, 2, 1
D4, 3, 1, 2 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 4, 3, 1, 2 — The decreasing order is 14/17, 13/16, 17/21, 15/19, so the answer is 4, 3, 1, 2.
Explanation
★The decreasing order is 14/17, 13/16, 17/21, 15/19, so the answer is 4, 3, 1, 2.
★Converting to decimals makes the comparison clear.
★14/17 is about 0.823, the largest.
★13/16 is about 0.812, the next.
★17/21 is about 0.809, smaller still.
★15/19 is about 0.789, the smallest, giving 4, 3, 1, 2.
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