{"id":92282,"date":"2025-06-01T11:19:54","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T11:19:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=92282"},"modified":"2025-06-01T11:19:54","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T11:19:54","slug":"which-one-of-the-following-fractions-is-greater-than-frac27-and","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-one-of-the-following-fractions-is-greater-than-frac27-and\/","title":{"rendered":"Which one of the following fractions is greater than $\\frac{2}{7}$ and"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Which one of the following fractions is greater than $\\frac{2}{7}$ and less than $\\frac{7}{9}$?<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;$\\frac{15}{19}$&#8221; option2=&#8221;$\\frac{11}{17}$&#8221; option3=&#8221;$\\frac{11}{14}$&#8221; option4=&#8221;$\\frac{17}{21}$&#8221; correct=&#8221;option2&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC CBI DSP LDCE &#8211; 2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-cbi-dsp-ldce-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-cbi-dsp-ldce-2023\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nTo find the fraction greater than $\\frac{2}{7}$ and less than $\\frac{7}{9}$, we can compare each option with the given bounds. We can convert the fractions to decimals or find a common denominator, but cross-multiplication is usually efficient for pair-wise comparison.<br \/>\nThe lower bound is $\\frac{2}{7} \\approx 0.2857$.<br \/>\nThe upper bound is $\\frac{7}{9} \\approx 0.7778$.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s test option B, $\\frac{11}{17} \\approx 0.6471$.<br \/>\nIs $\\frac{11}{17} > \\frac{2}{7}$? Compare $11 \\times 7$ with $17 \\times 2$. $77 > 34$. Yes, $\\frac{11}{17} > \\frac{2}{7}$.<br \/>\nIs $\\frac{11}{17} < \\frac{7}{9}$? Compare $11 \\times 9$ with $17 \\times 7$. $99 < 119$. Yes, $\\frac{11}{17} < \\frac{7}{9}$.\nSince $\\frac{11}{17}$ satisfies both conditions, it is the correct answer.\n\nLet's quickly check other options:\nA) $\\frac{15}{19} \\approx 0.7895$. Is $\\frac{15}{19} < \\frac{7}{9}$? Compare $15 \\times 9 = 135$ with $19 \\times 7 = 133$. $135 > 133$, so $\\frac{15}{19} > \\frac{7}{9}$. Incorrect.<br \/>\nC) $\\frac{11}{14} \\approx 0.7857$. Is $\\frac{11}{14} < \\frac{7}{9}$? Compare $11 \\times 9 = 99$ with $14 \\times 7 = 98$. $99 > 98$, so $\\frac{11}{14} > \\frac{7}{9}$. Incorrect.<br \/>\nD) $\\frac{17}{21} \\approx 0.8095$. Is $\\frac{17}{21} < \\frac{7}{9}$? Compare $17 \\times 9 = 153$ with $21 \\times 7 = 147$. $153 > 147$, so $\\frac{17}{21} > \\frac{7}{9}$. Incorrect.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nTo compare two fractions $\\frac{a}{b}$ and $\\frac{c}{d}$ (with $b, d > 0$), compare $ad$ and $bc$. If $ad > bc$, then $\\frac{a}{b} > \\frac{c}{d}$. If $ad < bc$, then $\\frac{a}{b} < \\frac{c}{d}$.\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nEstimating decimal values of fractions can help quickly eliminate options, especially in objective tests, but precise comparison using cross-multiplication is more accurate.<br \/>\n$\\frac{2}{7} \\approx 0.28$<br \/>\n$\\frac{7}{9} \\approx 0.78$<br \/>\nA) $\\frac{15}{19} \\approx \\frac{15}{20} = 0.75$. Closer check needed. (Actual: 0.789)<br \/>\nB) $\\frac{11}{17} \\approx \\frac{11}{16} = 0.6875$ or $\\frac{10}{16} = 0.625$. Looks promising. (Actual: 0.647)<br \/>\nC) $\\frac{11}{14} \\approx \\frac{11}{15} \\approx 0.73$. Closer check needed. (Actual: 0.786)<br \/>\nD) $\\frac{17}{21} \\approx \\frac{17}{20} = 0.85$. Too high. (Actual: 0.810)<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which one of the following fractions is greater than $\\frac{2}{7}$ and less than $\\frac{7}{9}$? [amp_mcq option1=&#8221;$\\frac{15}{19}$&#8221; option2=&#8221;$\\frac{11}{17}$&#8221; option3=&#8221;$\\frac{11}{14}$&#8221; option4=&#8221;$\\frac{17}{21}$&#8221; correct=&#8221;option2&#8243;] This question was previously asked in UPSC CBI DSP LDCE &#8211; 2023 Download PDFAttempt Online To find the fraction greater than $\\frac{2}{7}$ and less than $\\frac{7}{9}$, we can compare each option with the given bounds. &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Which one of the following fractions is greater than $\\frac{2}{7}$ and\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-one-of-the-following-fractions-is-greater-than-frac27-and\/#more-92282\">Detailed Solution<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Which one of the following fractions is greater than $\\frac{2}{7}$ and<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1086],"tags":[1105,1102],"class_list":["post-92282","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-upsc-cbi-dsp-ldce","tag-1105","tag-quantitative-aptitude-and-reasoning","no-featured-image-padding"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.2 (Yoast SEO v23.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Which one of the following fractions is greater than $\\frac{2}{7}$ and<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"To find the fraction greater than $frac{2}{7}$ and less than $frac{7}{9}$, we can compare each option with the given bounds. We can convert the fractions to decimals or find a common denominator, but cross-multiplication is usually efficient for pair-wise comparison. The lower bound is $frac{2}{7} approx 0.2857$. The upper bound is $frac{7}{9} approx 0.7778$. Let&#039;s test option B, $frac{11}{17} approx 0.6471$. Is $frac{11}{17} &gt; frac{2}{7}$? Compare $11 times 7$ with $17 times 2$. $77 &gt; 34$. Yes, $frac{11}{17} &gt; frac{2}{7}$. Is $frac{11}{17} &lt; frac{7}{9}$? Compare $11 times 9$ with $17 times 7$. $99 &lt; 119$. Yes, $frac{11}{17} &lt; frac{7}{9}$. Since $frac{11}{17}$ satisfies both conditions, it is the correct answer. Let&#039;s quickly check other options: A) $frac{15}{19} approx 0.7895$. Is $frac{15}{19} &lt; frac{7}{9}$? Compare $15 times 9 = 135$ with $19 times 7 = 133$. $135 &gt; 133$, so $frac{15}{19} &gt; frac{7}{9}$. Incorrect. C) $frac{11}{14} approx 0.7857$. Is $frac{11}{14} &lt; frac{7}{9}$? Compare $11 times 9 = 99$ with $14 times 7 = 98$. $99 &gt; 98$, so $frac{11}{14} &gt; frac{7}{9}$. Incorrect. D) $frac{17}{21} approx 0.8095$. Is $frac{17}{21} &lt; frac{7}{9}$? Compare $17 times 9 = 153$ with $21 times 7 = 147$. $153 &gt; 147$, so $frac{17}{21} &gt; frac{7}{9}$. Incorrect. To compare two fractions $frac{a}{b}$ and $frac{c}{d}$ (with $b, d &gt; 0$), compare $ad$ and $bc$. If $ad &gt; bc$, then $frac{a}{b} &gt; frac{c}{d}$. 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Is $frac{11}{17} &gt; frac{2}{7}$? Compare $11 times 7$ with $17 times 2$. $77 &gt; 34$. Yes, $frac{11}{17} &gt; frac{2}{7}$. Is $frac{11}{17} &lt; frac{7}{9}$? Compare $11 times 9$ with $17 times 7$. $99 &lt; 119$. Yes, $frac{11}{17} &lt; frac{7}{9}$. Since $frac{11}{17}$ satisfies both conditions, it is the correct answer. Let&#039;s quickly check other options: A) $frac{15}{19} approx 0.7895$. Is $frac{15}{19} &lt; frac{7}{9}$? Compare $15 times 9 = 135$ with $19 times 7 = 133$. $135 &gt; 133$, so $frac{15}{19} &gt; frac{7}{9}$. Incorrect. C) $frac{11}{14} approx 0.7857$. Is $frac{11}{14} &lt; frac{7}{9}$? Compare $11 times 9 = 99$ with $14 times 7 = 98$. $99 &gt; 98$, so $frac{11}{14} &gt; frac{7}{9}$. Incorrect. D) $frac{17}{21} approx 0.8095$. Is $frac{17}{21} &lt; frac{7}{9}$? Compare $17 times 9 = 153$ with $21 times 7 = 147$. $153 &gt; 147$, so $frac{17}{21} &gt; frac{7}{9}$. Incorrect. 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D) $frac{17}{21} approx 0.8095$. Is $frac{17}{21} < frac{7}{9}$? Compare $17 times 9 = 153$ with $21 times 7 = 147$. $153 > 147$, so $frac{17}{21} > frac{7}{9}$. Incorrect. To compare two fractions $frac{a}{b}$ and $frac{c}{d}$ (with $b, d > 0$), compare $ad$ and $bc$. If $ad > bc$, then $frac{a}{b} > frac{c}{d}$. If $ad &lt; bc$, then $frac{a}{b} &lt; frac{c}{d}$.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-one-of-the-following-fractions-is-greater-than-frac27-and\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Which one of the following fractions is greater than $\\frac{2}{7}$ and","og_description":"To find the fraction greater than $frac{2}{7}$ and less than $frac{7}{9}$, we can compare each option with the given bounds. We can convert the fractions to decimals or find a common denominator, but cross-multiplication is usually efficient for pair-wise comparison. The lower bound is $frac{2}{7} approx 0.2857$. The upper bound is $frac{7}{9} approx 0.7778$. Let's test option B, $frac{11}{17} approx 0.6471$. Is $frac{11}{17} > frac{2}{7}$? Compare $11 times 7$ with $17 times 2$. $77 > 34$. Yes, $frac{11}{17} > frac{2}{7}$. Is $frac{11}{17} &lt; frac{7}{9}$? Compare $11 times 9$ with $17 times 7$. $99 &lt; 119$. Yes, $frac{11}{17} &lt; frac{7}{9}$. Since $frac{11}{17}$ satisfies both conditions, it is the correct answer. Let&#039;s quickly check other options: A) $frac{15}{19} approx 0.7895$. Is $frac{15}{19} < frac{7}{9}$? Compare $15 times 9 = 135$ with $19 times 7 = 133$. $135 > 133$, so $frac{15}{19} > frac{7}{9}$. Incorrect. C) $frac{11}{14} approx 0.7857$. Is $frac{11}{14} < frac{7}{9}$? Compare $11 times 9 = 99$ with $14 times 7 = 98$. $99 > 98$, so $frac{11}{14} > frac{7}{9}$. Incorrect. 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We can convert the fractions to decimals or find a common denominator, but cross-multiplication is usually efficient for pair-wise comparison. The lower bound is $\\frac{2}{7} \\approx 0.2857$. The upper bound is $\\frac{7}{9} \\approx 0.7778$. Let's test option B, $\\frac{11}{17} \\approx 0.6471$. Is $\\frac{11}{17} > \\frac{2}{7}$? Compare $11 \\times 7$ with $17 \\times 2$. $77 > 34$. Yes, $\\frac{11}{17} > \\frac{2}{7}$. Is $\\frac{11}{17} &lt; \\frac{7}{9}$? Compare $11 \\times 9$ with $17 \\times 7$. $99 &lt; 119$. Yes, $\\frac{11}{17} &lt; \\frac{7}{9}$. Since $\\frac{11}{17}$ satisfies both conditions, it is the correct answer. Let&#039;s quickly check other options: A) $\\frac{15}{19} \\approx 0.7895$. Is $\\frac{15}{19} < \\frac{7}{9}$? Compare $15 \\times 9 = 135$ with $19 \\times 7 = 133$. $135 > 133$, so $\\frac{15}{19} > \\frac{7}{9}$. Incorrect. C) $\\frac{11}{14} \\approx 0.7857$. Is $\\frac{11}{14} < \\frac{7}{9}$? 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