Answer:
D. b > [tex]3\frac{2}{15}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
1. Convert the mixed number into an improper fraction:
[tex]2\frac{3}{5} =\frac{13}{5}[/tex]
[tex]\frac{13}{5}[/tex] < b - [tex]\frac{8}{15}[/tex]
2. Isolate b:
[tex]\frac{13}{5}[/tex]+[tex]\frac{8}{15}[/tex] < b - [tex]\frac{8}{15}+\frac{8}{15}[/tex]
[tex]\frac{47}{15} < b[/tex]
3. Convert the improper fraction into a mixed number:
[tex]3\frac{2}{15}[/tex] < b
This can also be written as: b > [tex]3\frac{2}{15}[/tex]. Thus, the answer is D.
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