Fractions


  1. Which of the following fraction is the smallest ?









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    11/3 = 0.846,
    9/11 = 0.818,
    3/4 = 0.75 and
    5/7 = 0.714

    Correct Option: D

    11/3 = 0.846,
    9/11 = 0.818,
    3/4 = 0.75 and
    5/7 = 0.714
    Clearly, 0.714 is the smallest and hence 5/7 is smallest fraction .


  1. (.24 x .35 ) / (.14 x .15 x .02) is equal to ?









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    (.24 x .35) / (.14 x .15 x .02)
    = (24 x 35 x 100 ) / (14 x 15 x 2)

    Correct Option: C

    (.24 x .35) / (.14 x .15 x .02)
    = (24 x 35 x 100 ) / (14 x 15 x 2)
    =200



  1. If 2805 / 2.55 = 1100, then 280.5 / 25.5 is equal to ?









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    Given expression 280.5 / 25.5 = 2805 / 255
    = 2805 / (2.55 x 100)

    Correct Option: D

    Given expression 280.5 / 25.5 = 2805 / 255
    = 2805 / (2.55 x 100)
    = 1100 / 100
    =11


  1. If 1 / 3.718 = .2689, then the value of 1 / .0003718 is ?









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    1 / .003718 = 10000 / 3.718
    = 10000 x ( 1/3.718)

    Correct Option: A

    1 / .003718 = 10000 / 3.718
    = 10000 x ( 1/3.718)
    = 10000 x .2689
    = 2689.



  1. ( 20 + 8 x 0.5 ) / ( 20 - ? ) = 12









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    Let (20 + 8 x 0.5) / ( 20 - y) =12
    Then, 24 =12 x (20 - y)

    Correct Option: B

    Let (20 + 8 x 0.5) / ( 20 - y) =12
    Then, 24 =12 x (20 - y)
    ∴ 12y = 216
    ⇒ y = 18