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The correct option is D. Mr. Thompson is buying more turkey than cheese.
A fraction with a higher numerator than the denominator is said to be an improper fraction. A mixed fraction has a value that is consistently greater than 1. A mixed fraction has a proper fraction part and a whole number part.
Here, the values are given in both improper and mixed fraction formats. As a first step, convert the given mixed fraction to an improper fraction.
Then, we get 7/4 and 3/4.
To find which fraction is greater, follow the below steps.
- Observe the denominator of the given values. Here, the denominator is the same, which is 4.
- Now compare the numerator of the given values. Here, one is 7 and another is 3.
- The fraction with a large numerator is greater than another. Therefore, [tex]\frac{7}{4} > \frac{3}{4}[/tex].
So, the amount of turkey is greater than the amount of cheese.
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The complete question is -
Mr. Thompson is buying [tex]1\frac{3}{4}[/tex] pounds of turkey and [tex]\frac{3}{4}[/tex] as much cheese as turkey at a deli. Which of the following statements is true?
A. He is buying the same amount of turkey and cheese.
B. He is buying less turkey than cheese.
C. He is buying twice as much turkey as cheese.
D. He is buying more turkey than cheese.
