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Another way to quickly check bw A and B is:

if 5/13 is greater than 3/11 then when we cross-multiply resultant condition should still hold true.

5*11 is indeed greater than 13*3, thus the starting condition is also true. This easier to do since all numbers are +Z

thus A
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Which of the following fractions has the greatest value?

(A) \(\frac{5}{13}\)

(B) \(\frac{3}{11}\)

(C) \((\frac{5}{13})^2\)

(D) \((\frac{3}{11})^3\)


Squaring or cubing a positive fraction less than 1 produces a value lower than the original fraction. So, we can quickly eliminate (C), (D), and (E) because either (A) or (B) will be greater than any of them.

Now, we just need to compare (A) and (B).

For ( A), \(\frac{5}{15} = \frac{1}{3}\). So, \(\frac{5}{13}\) is greater than \(\frac{1}{3}\).

For (B), \(\frac{3}{9} = \frac{1}{3}\). So, \(\frac{3}{11}\) is less than \(\frac{1}{3}\).

Thus, (A) > (B).

Correct answer: A
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