Given that 0 < p < q < r < s and p, q, r, s are integers, which of the following is the smallest
a. (p + q)/(r + s)
b. (p + s)/(q + r)
c. (q + s)/(p + r)
d. (r + s)/(p + q)

Solution:

To solve the above word problem we will follow the fraction rules. The given problem says 0 < p < q < r < s and p, q, r, s are integers.

Now according to the problem, the equation that satisfies the condition is (p + q)/(r + s).

Therefore, the smallest fraction amongst the given option is (p + q)/(r + s).

✦ Try This: The product of fractions 2/8 and 8/5 is

The given problem can be resolved using fractions. By multiplying numerator by numerator and denominator by a denominator that is 2 × 8 and 8 × 5 we can easily find the product and get the desired answer.

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NCERT Exemplar Class 7 Maths Chapter 2 Solved Ex 4

Given that 0 < p < q < r < s and p, q, r, s are integers, which of the following is the smallest, a. (p + q)/(r + s), b. (p + s)/(q + r), c. (q + s)/(p + r), d. (r + s)/(p + q)

Summary:

On applying fraction rules and properties of integers we observed that the smallest fraction is (p+q)/(r+s)

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