Question

put the following in ascending order (low to high) 54%, 2/5, 0.45; options: 2/5, .45, 54% ; 0.45, 2/5, 54% ; 54%, 2/5, 0.45

Explanation:

Step1: Convert to decimals

Convert \( \frac{2}{5} \) to decimal: \( \frac{2}{5} = 0.4 \).
Convert \( 54\% \) to decimal: \( 54\% = 0.54 \).
The values are now \( 0.4 \) (\( \frac{2}{5} \)), \( 0.45 \), and \( 0.54 \) (\( 54\% \)).

Step2: Order from low to high

Compare the decimals: \( 0.4 < 0.45 < 0.54 \).
So, \( \frac{2}{5} < 0.45 < 54\% \).

Answer:

\( \frac{2}{5} \), \( 0.45 \), \( 54\% \) (corresponding to the first option: \( 2/5, .45, 54\% \))