To compare the laps completed by each athlete, we need to convert all the fractions and decimals to a common format.
Sara completed 4/5 * 20 laps = 16 laps.
Jamie completed 5/8 * 20 laps = 12.5 laps (converted from fraction to decimal).
Keenan completed 5/9 * 20 laps = 11.111 laps (converted from fraction to decimal).
Maya completed 0.833 * 20 laps = 16.66 laps (converted from decimal to fraction).
Trey completed 0.875 * 20 laps = 17.5 laps (converted from decimal to fraction).
Ordering the athletes in the descending order based on their laps completed:
1. Trey - 17.5 laps
2. Maya - 16.66 laps
3. Sara - 16 laps
4. Jamie - 12.5 laps
5. Keenan - 11.111 laps
A track team needed to run or jog 20 laps for their practice. Of the total 20 laps, Sara completed 4/5 , Jamie completed 5/8 , Keenan completed 5/9 , Maya completed 0.833, and Trey completed 0.875. Identify the descending numeric order of the laps completed
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