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Which set of rational numbers is arranged from least to greatest? 1 over 5, −1.4, negative 1 over 2, 3 3, negative 1 over 2, −1.4, 1 over 5 3, 1 over 5, −1.4, negative 1 over 2 −1.4, negative 1 over 2, 1 over 5, 3

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Answer:Option 4 - [tex]-1.4,\ -\frac{1}{2},\ \frac{1}{5},\ 3[/tex]Step-by-step explanation:To find : Which set of rational numbers is arranged from least to greatest? Solution :The set of rational numbers are [tex]3,\ \frac{1}{5},\ -1.4,\ -\frac{1}{2}[/tex]Writing all number in one form,[tex]\frac{1}{5}=0.2[/tex][tex]-\frac{1}{2}=-0.5[/tex]Now, -1.4<-0.5<0.2<3From least to greatest the set of natural numbers are [tex]-1.4<\ -\frac{1}{2}<\frac{1}{5}<\ 3[/tex]So, [tex]-1.4,\ -\frac{1}{2},\ \frac{1}{5},\ 3[/tex]Therefore, option 4 is correct.