Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Entry Exam
Of the numbers listed above, which number is the greatest? The numbers are 2/3, -0.7, -1.3, and -4/3.
Correct answer
A
Rationale
To compare these numbers, convert them to a common form. 2/3 is equivalent to approximately 0.67. -0.7, -1.3, and -4/3 are negative numbers. Among these choices, 2/3 (0.67) is the only positive number, making it greater than all the negative numbers (-0.7, -1.3, -4/3). Therefore, 2/3 is the greatest number among the options provided.