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==Solution 4== | ==Solution 4== | ||
Suppose each fraction is expressed with denominator <math>2145</math>: <math>\frac{2925}{2145}, \frac{2717}{2145}, \frac{2805}{2145}</math>. Clearly <math>2717<2805<2925</math> so the answer is <math>\boxed{\textbf{(E)}}</math>. | Suppose each fraction is expressed with denominator <math>2145</math>: <math>\frac{2925}{2145}, \frac{2717}{2145}, \frac{2805}{2145}</math>. Clearly <math>2717<2805<2925</math> so the answer is <math>\boxed{\textbf{(E)}}</math>. | ||
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+ | ==Solution 5 -SweetMango77== | ||
+ | We notice that each of these fraction's numerator <math>-</math> denominator <math>=4</math>. If we take each of the fractions, and subtract <math>1</math> from each, we get <math>\frac{4}{11}, \frac{4}{15}</math>, and <math>\frac{4}{19}</math>. These are easy to order because the numerators are the same, <math>\frac{4}{11}>\frac{4}{13}>\frac{4}{15}</math>. Because it is a subtraction by a constant, in order to order them, we keep the inequality signs to get <math>\boxed{\text{(E)}\;\frac{15}{11}>\frac{17}{13}>\frac{19}{15}}.</math> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== |
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Problem 3
Which of the following is the correct order of the fractions and from least to greatest?
Solution 1
We take a common denominator:
Since it follows that the answer is .
-xMidnightFirex
~ dolphin7 - I took your idea and made it an explanation.
Solution 2
When and , . Hence, the answer is . ~ ryjs
This is also similar to Problem 20 on the AMC 2012.
Solution 3 (probably won't use this solution)
We use our insane mental calculator to find out that , , and . Thus, our answer is .
~~ by an insane math guy.
Solution 4
Suppose each fraction is expressed with denominator : . Clearly so the answer is .
Solution 5 -SweetMango77
We notice that each of these fraction's numerator denominator . If we take each of the fractions, and subtract from each, we get , and . These are easy to order because the numerators are the same, . Because it is a subtraction by a constant, in order to order them, we keep the inequality signs to get
See also
2019 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
Preceded by Problem 2 |
Followed by Problem 4 | |
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All AJHSME/AMC 8 Problems and Solutions |
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The butterfly method is a method when you multiply the denominator of the second fraction and multiply it by the numerator from the first fraction.