Which is a false statement?

Question

A. 3/8 < 6/16
B. 3/8=6/16
C. 3/8 ≤ 6/16
D. 3/8 ≥ 6/16

Answer 1

Let's compare \( \frac{3}{8} \) and \( \frac{6}{16} \).

First, we can simplify \( \frac{6}{16} \):

\[ \frac{6}{16} = \frac{3}{8} \quad (\text{by dividing the numerator and denominator by 2}) \]

Now we see that \( \frac{3}{8} = \frac{6}{16} \).

Now let's evaluate each statement:

A. \( \frac{3}{8} < \frac{6}{16} \) - False (since they are equal)

B. \( \frac{3}{8} = \frac{6}{16} \) - True

C. \( \frac{3}{8} \leq \frac{6}{16} \) - True (since they are equal, it is also less than or equal to)

D. \( \frac{3}{8} \geq \frac{6}{16} \) - True (since they are equal, it is also greater than or equal to)

Thus, the false statement is:

A. \( \frac{3}{8} < \frac{6}{16} \).