Which fraction makes the statement%C2%A0TRUE? 210< %C2%A0 %C2%A0<711

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To determine which fraction makes the statement \( 210 < \frac{x}{y} < 711 \) true, we can set two inequalities based on the endpoints given.

  1. First Inequality: \[ 210 < \frac{x}{y} \] This can be rewritten as: \[ 210y < x \]

  2. Second Inequality: \[ \frac{x}{y} < 711 \] This can be rewritten as: \[ x < 711y \]

Combining these inequalities, we have: \[ 210y < x < 711y \]

Now we can choose any values for \(y\) (with \(y > 0\)) and find an appropriate value of \(x\) that satisfies both inequalities.

Example: Let’s take \(y = 1\):

  • For \(y = 1\):
    • From the first inequality: \(210 < x\)
    • From the second inequality: \(x < 711\)

So, for \(y = 1\): \[ 210 < x < 711 \]

You can choose any integer or fraction for \(x\) that falls between 210 and 711, such as:

  • \(x = 300\), giving the fraction \(\frac{300}{1} = 300\)
  • \(x = 500\), giving the fraction \(\frac{500}{1} = 500\)
  • Or, with \(x = 400\) and \(y = 2\), \(x = 400\) would give \(\frac{400}{2} = 200\) which doesn't satisfy the range.

Thus, any fraction of the form \(\frac{x}{y}\) where \(210y < x < 711y\) is valid. You can choose \(y\) as long as \(y > 0\) and find suitable \(x\).

In summary, appropriate fractions such as \(\frac{300}{1}\), \(\frac{500}{1}\), or \(\frac{711}{1}\) can be chosen to make the statement true.