Which of the following has the largest value: 32/0.05, 50/3.2, 3.2/0.05, 50/3?

A32/0.05 ✓ Correct

B50/3.2

C3.2/0.05

D50/3

Correct answer: (A) 32/0.05

Explanation

32/0.05 has the largest value at 640.

Dividing by a small number gives a large quotient, so compare each.

32/0.05 = 3200/5 = 640.

50/3.2 = 15.625 and 50/3 = 16.67 approximately.

3.2/0.05 = 320/5 = 64.

The biggest of 640, 15.625, 64 and 16.67 is 640.

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