Braxton Howard

Mathematics

7 December, 10:49

The grocery store is 5/6 mile from Katie's house and the gas station is 0.5 mile from Katie's house.

Which comparison of these distances is both true and correctly justified?

A.

Because 0.5 < 5/6, the gas station is closer than the grocery store.

B.

Because 0.5 < 5/6, the grocery store is closer than the gas station.

C.

Because 5/6 < 0.5, the gas station is closer than the grocery store.

D.

Because 5/6 < 0.5, the grocery store is closer than the gas station.