SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 9

SSC MTS - 12 Feb 2026 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q9

Arrange the following values in ascending order.
356, 266, 212, 2263\frac{5}{6},\ \frac{26}{6},\ 2\frac{1}{2},\ \frac{22}{6}

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Given:

3 5/6, 26/6, 2 1/2, 22/6

Converting all fractions to a common form for comparison:

3 5/6 = 23/6

2 1/2 = 5/2 = 15/6

23/6, 26/6, 15/6, 22/6

Ascending order:

15/6 < 22/6 < 23/6 < 26/6

212<226<356<2662\frac{1}{2}<\frac{22}{6}<3\frac{5}{6}<\frac{26}{6}