Arrange the following fractions in their descending order: Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1.8/9

2.9/11

3.7/9

4.8/15

5.7/11

A1, 3, 4, 5, 2

B1, 2, 3, 5, 4 ✓ Correct

C2, 1, 3, 5, 4

D3, 4, 1, 3, 2

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

Explanation

The descending order is 8/9, 9/11, 7/9, 7/11, 8/15.

Convert to decimals : 8/9 = 0.889, 9/11 = 0.818, 7/9 = 0.778.

Also 8/15 = 0.533 and 7/11 = 0.636.

Ranking from largest : 0.889 > 0.818 > 0.778 > 0.636 > 0.533.

This matches positions 1, 2, 3, 5, 4.

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