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C and D are the only answer choices where the numerator is close to half of the denominator. <math>\dfrac{3}{8}</math> is equal to .375 and <math>\dfrac{5}{12}</math> is equal to approximately .41. <math>\boxed{\text{D}}</math>
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<math>\dfrac{3}{8}</math> and <math>\dfrac{5}{12}</math> are the only fractions where the numerator is close to half of the denominator. <math>\dfrac{3}{8}</math> is equal to .375 and <math>\dfrac{5}{12}</math> is equal to approximately .41. <math>\boxed{\text{(D)}}</math>
 

Revision as of 16:54, 14 November 2011

Problem

Which of the following is the largest?

$\text{(A)}\ \dfrac{1}{3} \qquad \text{(B)}\ \dfrac{1}{4} \qquad \text{(C)}\ \dfrac{3}{8} \qquad \text{(D)}\ \dfrac{5}{12} \qquad \text{(E)}\ \dfrac{7}{24}$

Solution

C and D are the only answer choices where the numerator is close to half of the denominator. $\dfrac{3}{8}$ is equal to .375 and $\dfrac{5}{12}$ is equal to approximately .41. $\boxed{\text{D}}$

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