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Which of the following shows the correct order of the numbers below?

(1/2)^2, 2/3 , 0.45

a.) (1/2)^2 < 0.45 < 2/3
b.) (1/2)^2 < 2/3 < 0.45
c.) 0.45 < (1/2)^2 < 2/3

Respuesta :

Answer: a.[tex](\frac{1}{2})^2<0.45<\frac{2}{3}[/tex]


Step-by-step explanation:

Given numbers: [tex](\frac{1}{2})^2,\frac{2}{3},0.45[/tex]

Simplify them in like decimals .

[tex](\frac{1}{2})^2=\frac{1}{4}=0.25[/tex]

[tex]\frac{2}{3}=0.6666\approx0.66[/tex]

Clearly we can see [tex]0.25<0.66<0.45[/tex] which is equivalent to

[tex](\frac{1}{2})^2<0.45<\frac{2}{3}[/tex]

Therefore the correct order of the numbers is [tex](\frac{1}{2})^2<0.45<\frac{2}{3}[/tex]