Answer: B
[tex]9\frac{1}{2}>9\frac{1}{4}>8\frac{3}{4}>8\frac{1}{2}>8\frac{1}{4}[/tex]
Explanation
The mixed numbers are composed of whole numbers and fractions, for example:
Then, if we have two mixed numbers with different whole numbers, the one with the greatest whole number will be the greatest.
Based on the previous, Team A and C are the largest while the rest are smaller.
To differentiate between Team B, D, and E we have to evaluate the fraction:
• Team B
[tex]\frac{3}{4}=0.75[/tex]
• Team D
[tex]\frac{1}{4}=0.25[/tex]
• Team E
[tex]\frac{1}{2}=\frac{2}{4}=0.5[/tex]
Between these teams, the greater is Team B, then E, and finally D.
Comparing teams A and C:
• Team A
[tex]\frac{1}{2}=\frac{4}{2}=0.5[/tex]
• Team C
[tex]\frac{1}{4}=0.25[/tex]
Then, Team A is the greatest.
