Comparison of Fractions

The table shows the widths in feet of four tablecloths of different colors. Which comparison is true?

• The width of the purple tablecloth is less than the width of the red tablecloth.

• The width of the black tablecloth is less than the width of the purple tablecloth.

• The width of the red tablecloth is equal to the width of the black tablecloth.

• The width of the green tablecloth is equal to the width of the purple tablecloth.

The model shown is shaded to represent a fraction. Which fractions are less than the fraction represented in the model shown? Select TWO correct answers.

• 3/8

• 10/10

• 4/5

• 4/7

• 9/10

Four people are mowing their lawns. The table shows the fraction of each lawn that has already been mowed by each person. Which of these people have mowed greater than 3/4 of a lawn?

• Nate, Rudy, Marc, and Santos

• Nate and Marc only

• Rudy only

• Santos only

Ms. Panvini gave her students a test with twenty math problems. The table shows the fraction of correct answers for each of the five students who finished the test first. Which comparison is true?

• 9/10 < 4/5

• 17/20 < 9/10

• 9/10 < 3/4

• 17/20 < 1/2