Difference between revisions of "2012 CEMC Gauss (Grade 8) Problems/Problem 8"
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<math>\frac{1}{4} = 0.2500</math> | <math>\frac{1}{4} = 0.2500</math> | ||
| − | <math>\frac{1}{3} = \overline{ | + | <math>\frac{1}{3} = 0.\overline{3333}</math> |
<math>\frac{1}{2} = 0.5000</math> | <math>\frac{1}{2} = 0.5000</math> | ||
From these numbers, we can see that <math>0.2012</math> is between <math>\boxed{\textbf{(C) } \frac{1}{5} \text{and} \frac{1}{4}}</math> | From these numbers, we can see that <math>0.2012</math> is between <math>\boxed{\textbf{(C) } \frac{1}{5} \text{and} \frac{1}{4}}</math> | ||
Revision as of 13:21, 18 June 2025
Problem
The number 
is between
Solution
Converting the fractions into decimals, we have:
From these numbers, we can see that is between 
