Math Snap
PROBLEM
Arrange the following numbers from least to greatest: , , , and .
STEP 1
Assumptions1. The cards contain the following numbers , , , .
. We need to arrange these numbers from least to greatest.
STEP 2
First, we need to convert all numbers to a common form to compare them. The easiest way is to convert all numbers to decimal form.
STEP 3
Convert to decimal form. We know that is approximately3.1416.
STEP 4
Convert to decimal form. The overline indicates that the digit(s) under it repeat indefinitely, so this number is3.1111...
STEP 5
Convert to decimal form. We know that is approximately1.732, so is approximately3.464.
STEP 6
Convert to decimal form. This is a mixed number, so we can convert it by adding the whole number to the fraction. is0.8, so is2.8.
STEP 7
Now we have all the numbers in decimal form is3.1416, is3.1111..., is3.464, and is2..
STEP 8
Now we can compare these numbers and arrange them from least to greatest. The smallest number is (2.8).
STEP 9
The next smallest number is (3.1416).
STEP 10
The next smallest number is (3.111...).
SOLUTION
The largest number is (3.464).
So, Kyoko should arrange the cards in the following order , , , .