TEAS ATI Mathematics Practice Test 2025 - Free Essential Academic Skills Practice Questions and Study Guide

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Which of the following is listed in order from least to greatest?

-3/4, -7 3/4, -8, 18%, 0.25, 2.5

-8, -7 4/5, -3/4, 0.25, 2.5, 18%

18%, 0.25, -3/4, 2.5, -7 4/5, -8

-8, -7 4/5, -3/4, 18%, 0.25, 2.5

To determine why this answer is correct, it's essential to convert all the numbers into a comparable format to establish their values clearly.

Here are the relevant conversions:

- The fraction -3/4 is equivalent to -0.75.

- The mixed number -7 3/4 can be expressed as -7.75. This is calculated by converting the mixed number into an improper fraction (-7 - 0.75) or simply recognizing it as -7.75.

- The percentage 18% is equal to 0.18 when expressed as a decimal.

- The decimal 0.25 remains as 0.25.

- The decimal 2.5 is already in decimal format and remains as 2.5.

Now, let's analyze the numbers based on their decimal values:

1. -8 is -8.00.

2. -7.75 is less than any positive value.

3. -0.75 is -3/4.

4. 0.18 is 18% converted.

5. 0.25 is a decimal.

6. 2.5 stands as is.

When arranged in order from least to greatest:

-8 (the smallest),

-7.75 (or -7

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