Question

A mechanic is using a machine that makes metal parts. She measures each part to confirm it is the correct size. Negative numbers mean the part is too small, and positive numbers mean the part is too big. Which list shows the numbers the mechanic records in order from least to greatest?
1/8 - 3/16 - 1/4 - 1/32 - 5/32 - 1/16

Answer 1

Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

In the figure attached, the complete question is shown.

We have to transform all the fractions to new fractions with the same denominator, as follows:

1/8 *4/4 = 4/32

-3/16 *2/2 = -6/32

-1/4 *8/8 = -8/32

1/32

5/32

-1/16 *2/2 = -2/32

Now we can order the list simply comparing numerators:

-8/32, -6/32, -2/32, 1/32, 4/32, 5/32

or

-1/4, -3/16, -1/16, 1/32, 1/8, 5/32