6/8 is greater all you need to do is cross multiply take the 2 x8=16 16 goes over the 2/5 now cross multiply 6x5=30 30 over the 6 now what ever number is bigger over that fraction is greater hope this helps
The statement put in a modern context would read as follows:
" I don't understand what they're saying nor could it have helped her poor daughter, even she had been within hearing; because as soon as Proserpina began to cry out..."
<h3>What is a modern context?</h3>
Modern context in this case, refers to the use of modern English. Words like:
- Avail
- No sooner did, are considered dated English words.
Hence, it is right to state that the modern context of the excerpt is:
"I don't understand what they're saying nor could it have helped her poor daughter, even she had been within hearing; because as soon as Proserpina began to cry out..."
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I believe the answer is A. Favorite.
