Arrange from least to greatest: 0.3, 2/5, 35%

Correct answer: B. 0.3, 35%, 2/5

As decimals: 0.3, 2/5 = 0.4 and 35% = 0.35. From least to greatest: 0.3, 0.35, 0.4, that is 0.3, 35%, 2/5. A common slip is treating 35% as larger than 2/5 because 35 looks bigger than 2 or 5.

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Answer and explanation

The correct answer is B. 0.3, 35%, 2/5

As decimals: 0.3, 2/5 = 0.4 and 35% = 0.35. From least to greatest: 0.3, 0.35, 0.4, that is 0.3, 35%, 2/5. A common slip is treating 35% as larger than 2/5 because 35 looks bigger than 2 or 5.

Topic: Fractions, Decimals and Percentages MCQs · Subject: Numerical Ability