Arrange the following values in descending order?
4/23, 8/17, 3/5, 5/21
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Given:
4/23, 8/17, 3/5, 5/21
To compare the fractions, we calculate their decimal values:
4/23 ≈ 0.174
8/17 ≈ 0.470
3/5 = 0.6
5/21 ≈ 0.238
Descending order:
3/5 > 8/17 > 5/21 > 4/23