For the preceding numbers, 1/2, 0.05, 5, 1/5, which of the following lists gives the numbers ordered from least to greatest?

Rationale

0.05, 1/5, 1/2, 5

To order the numbers 1/2, 0.05, 5, and 1/5 from least to greatest, we first convert them to a common format. When expressed as decimals, 0.05 is the smallest, followed by 0.2 (1/5), then 0.5 (1/2), and finally 5. Thus, the correct order is 0.05, 1/5, 1/2, 5.

A (1/2, 1/5, 0.05, 5) YOUR ANSWER

This choice incorrectly places 1/2 as the smallest value, disregarding that 0.05 is significantly less than all other numbers. The correct order does not reflect the actual numerical values.

B (1/2, 0.05, 1/5, 5) YOUR ANSWER

Similar to option A, this choice mistakenly lists 1/2 first and places 0.05 before 1/5. Since 0.05 is less than both 1/2 and 1/5, this sequence is not accurate.

C (0.05, 1/2, 1/5, 5) YOUR ANSWER

While this option correctly starts with 0.05, it incorrectly positions 1/2 before 1/5. Given that 1/5 (0.2) is greater than 0.05 but less than 1/2 (0.5), this choice fails to maintain the correct order.

D (0.05, 1/5, 1/2, 5) CORRECT

This choice accurately reflects the correct ordering of the numbers from least to greatest: 0.05 (smallest), followed by 1/5 (0.2), then 1/2 (0.5), and finally 5 (largest).

Conclusion

To order the given numbers, understanding their decimal equivalents is crucial. The correct sequence is 0.05, 1/5, 1/2, and 5, reflecting their respective values accurately. Choices A, B, and C fail to represent the correct order, thereby demonstrating the importance of precise numerical comparison.

For the preceding numbers, 1/2, 0.05, 5, 1/5, which of the following lists gives the numbers ordered from least to greatest?

0.05, 1/5, 1/2, 5

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