Which of the following fractions is greater than $$\frac{3}{4}$$ and less than $$\frac{5}{6}$$?
Aptitude
Decimal Fraction
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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A$$\frac{1}{2}$$
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B$$\frac{2}{3}$$
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C$$\frac{4}{5}$$
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D$$\frac{9}{10}$$
Answer
Correct Answer: $$\frac{4}{5}$$
Explanation
### Concept & Logic
To find a fraction that falls within a specific range, convert the lower and upper bounds into percentages or decimals, then evaluate the given options against those bounds.
### Step-by-Step Solution
* First, establish the target range by converting the boundary fractions to decimals:
* Lower bound: $$\frac{3}{4} = 0.75$$
* Upper bound: $$\frac{5}{6} \approx 0.833$$
* We need an option whose value is strictly between $$0.75$$ and $$0.833$$.
* Next, convert the given options into decimals:
(a) $$\frac{1}{2} = 0.50$$
(b) $$\frac{2}{3} \approx 0.667$$
(c) $$\frac{4}{5} = 0.80$$
(d) $$\frac{9}{10} = 0.90$$
* Comparing the options to our range ($$0.75 < x < 0.833$$):
* $$0.50$$ is too small.
* $$0.667$$ is too small.
* $$0.80$$ falls perfectly within the range.
* $$0.90$$ is too large.
### Exam Strategy & Shortcut
**Percentage Equivalents:** Memorizing standard fraction-to-percentage conversions makes this a $$5$$-second question.
Bounds: $$75\%$$ and $$83.33\%$$.
Options: $$50\%$$, $$66.66\%$$, $$80\%$$, $$90\%$$.
It is immediately obvious that only $$80\%$$ ($$\frac{4}{5}$$) fits in the required gap.
### Common Pitfall
Attempting to equalize the denominators for all six fractions (the two bounds plus the four options) by finding a massive common multiple. This is entirely unnecessary and wastes critical time.
### Final Answer
**Therefore, the correct answer is option (c).**