We want to order the given numbers from least to greatest.
7/8, 85 % , 0.88, 3/4, 78 %
To do this, we will rewrite every number as a decimal number. Let's start with the percents. To do this, we ignore the percent symbol and move the decimal point two places to the left. Let's do it!
We found that 85 % as a decimal number is 0.85. Let's take a look at 78 %.
The decimal form of 78 % is 0.78. Next, let's rewrite fractions as decimal numbers. We will find equivalent fractions with a denominator of 100. Let's start with 78.
The decimal form of 34 is 0.75. Let's rewrite all of our numbers.
7/8, 85 % , 0.88, 3/4, 78 % ⇕ 0.875, 0.85, 0.88, 0.75, 0.78
Now we can write the given numbers in order from least to greatest by plotting them on a number line.
The number that is the farthest to the left is 34, so it is the least from the list. The farthest to the right is 0.88, so it is the greatest.
Finally, we can write the values in order from least to greatest by moving from left to right on the number line. Let's do it!
3/4, 78 %, 85 % , 7/8, 0.88
