Which of the following numbers is the smallest?

A 0.75

B 3/5

C 2/3

D 0.7

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Convert all to decimals for comparison: 0.75, 3/5 = 0.6, 2/3 ≈ 0.667, 0.7. Comparing these values, 0.6 is the smallest.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which of the following numbers is the smallest?" is Option B: 3/5.

The other options — A) 0.75, C) 2/3, D) 0.7 — are incorrect for this GED Exam Prep question. As explained above: Convert all to decimals for comparison: 0.75, 3/5 = 0.6, 2/3 ≈ 0.667, 0.7. Comparing these values, 0.6 is the smallest.

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Which of the following numbers is the smallest?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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