To determine which of the given expressions represents a number greater than 1, let's evaluate each one:
A. 2 thirds times 5
\(\frac{2}{3} \times 5 = \frac{2 \times 5}{3} = \frac{10}{3}\)
\(\frac{10}{3} \approx 3.33\) (greater than 1)
B. 1 third divided by 2 fifths
\(\frac{1}{3} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{5}{6}\)
\(\frac{5}{6} \approx 0.83\) (not greater than 1)
C. 5 thirds times 1 eighth
\(\frac{5}{3} \times \frac{1}{8} = \frac{5 \times 1}{3 \times 8} = \frac{5}{24}\)
\(\frac{5}{24} \approx 0.21\) (not greater than 1)
D. 3 fourths times 2 thirds
\(\frac{3}{4} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{3 \times 2}{4 \times 3} = \frac{6}{12} = \frac{1}{2}\)
\(\frac{1}{2} = 0.5\) (not greater than 1)
From the evaluations, the expressions representing numbers greater than 1 are:
- A: 2 thirds times 5
There is only one correct choice based on the calculations provided. Therefore, if you needed two selections, but only one is valid based on the calculations.
So, the final answer is A alone.
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