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 CLAST TEST # 3 :                   

 4 . Identify the symbol that should be placed in the "?" to form a true statement
 
3 ? 8
5 9

 
   
        A)  >                     B)  <                         C)  =   

 

  Solution:  Using the up-cross method, multiply the numerator of the first fraction by the
                   denominator of the second fraction and multiply the numerator of the second fraction 
                   by the denominator of the first fraction
                                           3 x  9    ?   8 x 5   
                                             27       ?     40
                                             27       <     40                                             
               

 Answer:   B)  <  

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