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Q.

State if the statement is true or false.


The fraction 5 6 is greater than the fraction 3 8 .


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a

True

b

False  

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Let the given fraction be 3 8 , 5 6 .
Now cross multiplying the fractions,
3×6=8×5 18<40 3 8 < 5 6 Therefore, the fraction 5 6 is greater than the fraction 3 8 .
Thus, the given statement is true.
Hence, option (1) is correct.
 
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State if the statement is true or false.The fraction 5 6 is greater than the fraction 3 8 .