Quantitative Aptitude Ques 2303

Question: If the fractions $ \frac{1}{5}, $ $ \frac{2}{7}, $ $ \frac{3}{5}, $ $ \frac{5}{6} $ and $ \frac{11}{13} $ are arranged in descending order of their values, which one will be the fourth? [NICL (AO) 2015]

Options:

A) $ \frac{11}{13} $

B) $ \frac{2}{7} $

C) $ \frac{5}{6} $

D) $ \frac{1}{5} $

E) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  • For arranging them in ascending order, convert these fractions in decimal form, so $ \frac{1}{5}=0.2, $ $ \frac{2}{7}=0.28, $ $ \frac{3}{5}=0.6 $ $ \frac{5}{6}=0.83, $ $ \frac{11}{13}=0.84 $ In descending order 0.84 > 0.83 > 0.6 > 0.28 > 0.02 or $ \frac{11}{13}>\frac{5}{6}>\frac{3}{5}>\frac{2}{7}>\frac{1}{5} $ Hence, fourth will be $ \frac{2}{7}. $