Which list shows the numbers from least to greatest?
A.- 1.5 , - 3.0 , - 7.1
B. - 2.5 , - 1.0 , - 1.2
C. - 3 3/4 , - 2 1/4 , 1 1/8
D. - 3/4 , - 1 3/4 , 1
This is about integers
To determine which list shows the numbers from least to greatest, you need to compare the numbers in each list and arrange them in ascending order. Let's analyze each list:
A. -1.5, -3.0, -7.1:
To arrange these numbers from least to greatest, simply write them in ascending order:
-7.1, -3.0, -1.5
B. -2.5, -1.0, -1.2:
Again, arrange these numbers from least to greatest:
-2.5, -1.2, -1.0
C. -3 3/4, -2 1/4, 1 1/8:
When dealing with mixed numbers or fractions, it is often helpful to convert them to decimals for easier comparison.
-3 3/4 = -3.75
-2 1/4 = -2.25
1 1/8 = 1.125
Now, let's arrange them in ascending order:
-3.75, -2.25, 1.125
D. -3/4, -1 3/4, 1:
Similarly, convert the mixed numbers to decimals for comparison:
-3/4 = -0.75
-1 3/4 = -1.75
Arrange them from least to greatest:
-1.75, -0.75, 1
Comparing the options, we find that option A (-7.1, -3.0, -1.5) shows the numbers from least to greatest.