SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 4

SSC MTS - 6 Feb 2026 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q4

Arrange the following values in ascending order.
238,  207,  212,  37142 \frac{3}{8}, \; \frac{20}{7}, \; 2 \frac{1}{2}, \; \frac{37}{14}

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Given:
238,  207,  212,  37142 \frac{3}{8}, \; \frac{20}{7}, \; 2 \frac{1}{2}, \; \frac{37}{14}

Mixed fractions → Improper fractions

238=198=2.375212=52=2.53714=2.642857207=2.8571432.375<2.5<2.642857<2.8571432 \frac{3}{8} = \frac{19}{8} = 2.375 \\ 2 \frac{1}{2} = \frac{5}{2} = 2.5 \\ \frac{37}{14} = 2.642857 \\ \frac{20}{7} = 2.857143 \\ 2.375 < 2.5 < 2.642857 < 2.857143

Order (Ascending):

238<212<3714<2072 \frac{3}{8} < 2 \frac{1}{2} < \frac{37}{14} < \frac{20}{7}