HSPT Quantitative : How to make non-geometric comparisons
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Example Question #101 : Non Geometric Comparison
Examine (a), (b), and (c) to find the best answer:
a) 
b)
c)
To easily compare them, turn each expression into a decimal:
a) 
b)
c) 
Now it is clear that (a) is greater than (b), which is greater than (c)
Example Question #102 : Non Geometric Comparison
Examine (a), (b), and (c) to find the best answer:
a)
b)
c)
Choose a common denominator to compare the fractions. One choice is 
a)
b)
c)
It is now clear that (b) is smaller than (a), which is smaller than (c)
Example Question #101 : Non Geometric Comparison
Examine (a), (b), and (c) to find the best answer:
a)
b)
c)
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a) 
b) 
c)
Therefore (a) and (b) are equal. For all non-zero integers (whole numbers other than zero), 
Example Question #102 : Non Geometric Comparison
Examine (a), (b), and (c) to find the best answer:
a)
b)
c)
Convert each into a proper fraction to compare the values:
a)
b)
c)
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