After adding 5 to both numerator and denominator of the following fractions, arrange them in ascending order of the magnitude of change in their values.

I. $\frac{2}{3}$

II. $\frac{3}{4}$

III. $\frac{4}{5}$

IV. $\frac{5}{6}$

Question

After adding 5 to both numerator and denominator of the following fractions, arrange them in ascending order of the magnitude of change in their values.

I.

\frac{2}{3}

II.

\frac{3}{4}

III.

\frac{4}{5}

IV.

\frac{5}{6}

Accepted Answer

C - IV < III < II < I. New values and changes: I 2/3 -> 7/8 (+5/24 = 0.208), II 3/4 -> 8/9 (+5/36 = 0.139), III 4/5 -> 9/10 (+0.1), IV 5/6 -> 10/11 (+5/66 = 0.076). Ascending change: IV < III < II < I.

Answer

A - IV < III < I < II

Answer

B - IV < I < II < III

Answer

D - I < IV < II < III

After adding 5 to both numerator and denominator of the following fractions, arrange them in ascending order of the magnitude of change in their values. I. \(\frac{2}{3}\) II. \(\frac{3}{4}\) III.…

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