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A3/7 > 5/12
B3/7 = 5/12
C3/7 < 5/12
D3/7 = 5/7
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 3/7 > 5/12
Cross products 36 and 35 show that 3/7 is greater than 5/12.
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