Order the following from least to greatest:
2.7, 2.59, 2 7/12
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Word problem:
Brian operates an ice cream stand in a large city. He spends 0.4 of his budget on supplies, 1/12 on advertising, and 0.08 on taxes and fees. Does Brian spend more on advertising or more on taxes and fees?
Answer (3)
In another words we have to compare 1/12 and 0.08 We know that 0.08 can be write as 100 8 = 100 : 4 8 : 4 = 25 2 To compare 2 fraction we have to make common denominator of them. 12 1 = 12 ∗ 25 1 ∗ 25 = 300 25 25 2 = 25 ∗ 12 2 ∗ 12 = 300 24 Now we see that 1/12 is greater, so he spend more on advertising than taxes and fees.
2 7/12 (2 7/12 = 2.583333...), 2.59, 2.7
Brian spends more on advertising. 1/12=0.083 (advertising) > 0.08 (taxes)
The order from least to greatest is 2 \frac{7}{12}, 2.59, 2.7. We converted each number to decimals to facilitate comparison. The decimal equivalent of 2 \frac{7}{12} is approximately 2.5833.
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