Question

Georgina knows the inequality is true, but she cannot remember what number is in the denominator.

StartFraction 1 Over 10 EndFraction greater-than StartFraction 1 Over question mark EndFraction

Which number could be the missing number?
5
8
10
12

Answer 1

1/10 is greater than 1/n exactly when n > 10 (for positive n). Among the choices only 12 is greater than 10.

Answer: 12.