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Post-UTME Mathematics 2017 Objective — Question 36

Question 36 of 50 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Mathematics 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the following mathematical statements is correct (comparing 3 2/3, 3 1/3, 2 2/3)?

  • A. 3 2/3 < 3 1/3 < 2 2/3
  • B. 3 2/3 > 2 2/3 > 3 1/3
  • C. 3 1/3 > 2 2/3 > 3 2/3
  • D. 3 2/3 > 3 1/3 > 2 2/3 / E. 3 1/3 < 3 2/3 < 2 2/3Correct

Explanation

Comparing the decimal values: 3.67 > 3.33 > 2.67, matching option D's order.

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