What is the largest number among the following?a)(1/2)-1b)(1/4)-3c)(1/...
Solution:
To compare these numbers, we need to convert them into a common denominator. The least common multiple of 2, 4, 3, and 6 is 12. So, we can write:
a) (1/2) - 1 = (6/12) - (12/12) = -6/12
b) (1/4) - 3 = (3/12) - (12/12) = -9/12
c) (1/3) - 4 = (4/12) - (12/12) = -8/12
d) (1/6) - 2 = (2/12) - (12/12) = -10/12
Now, it is clear that the largest number is -8/12, which is option (c).
Therefore, the correct answer is option (c), (1/3)-4.
What is the largest number among the following?a)(1/2)-1b)(1/4)-3c)(1/...
(1/4)^-3 = 4^3 =64. Next,
(1/3)^-4 =3^4 =81. Again next,
(1/6)^-2 =6^2 =36.
Hence, the largest number among them is 81 i.e., (1/3)^-4. So, the correct answer is option c.