Which inequality correctly compares 1/3, 5/6, and 3/5?

One-third < Three-fifths < Five-sixths
One-third < Five-sixths < Three-fifths
Five-sixths < One-third < Three-fifths
Five-sixths < Three-fifths < One-third

Respuesta :

For this case we have the following fractions:

[tex]\frac {1} {3} = 0.3333\\\frac {5} {6} = 0.8333\\\frac {3} {5} = 0.6[/tex]

So we have to:

[tex]0.3333 <0.6 <0.8333[/tex]

This is equivalent to:

[tex]\frac {1} {3} <\frac {3} {5} <\frac {5} {6}[/tex]

Answer:

[tex]\frac {1} {3} <\frac {3} {5} <\frac {5} {6}[/tex]

The answer is Option A