A pattern calls for three different fabrics.

Question

Fabric A: 3 7/8 yards

Fabric B: 3 1/5 yards

Fabric C: 9/3 yards

Brit would like to know the order of the yards needed for each fabric from least to greatest to plan his budget for completing this pattern.

Which list shows the fabrics in order from least number of yards to most?

(1 point)
Responses

a. B, A, C

b. A, C, B

c. B, C, A

d. C, B, A

Answer 1

To determine the order of the fabrics from least to greatest, we need to convert all measurements to decimals or improper fractions for easy comparison.

1. Fabric A: 3 7/8 yards

   • Convert to decimal: \(3 + \frac{7}{8} = 3 + 0.875 = 3.875\) yards

2. Fabric B: 3 1/5 yards

   • Convert to decimal: \(3 + \frac{1}{5} = 3 + 0.2 = 3.2\) yards

3. Fabric C: 9/3 yards

   • Convert to decimal: \(9 \div 3 = 3\) yards

Now we have:

• Fabric A: 3.875 yards
• Fabric B: 3.2 yards
• Fabric C: 3 yards

Ordering these from least to greatest:

• Fabric C (3 yards)
• Fabric B (3.2 yards)
• Fabric A (3.875 yards)

Thus, the correct order from least to greatest is C, B, A.

The answer is: d. C, B, A