Which of the following spanner sizes is smaller than 3/4?

The correct choice indicates that all the listed spanner sizes (1/2, 9/16, and 7/16) are smaller than 3/4. To understand this, we can convert each fraction to a common denominator or compare their decimal equivalents to establish their sizes in relation to 3/4.

First, let's convert 3/4 to a decimal for easier comparison:

3/4 = 0.75.

Now, converting the other sizes:

1/2 = 0.5,

9/16 = 0.5625,

7/16 = 0.4375.

When comparing these decimal values to 0.75, it's clear that all of them are indeed smaller:

• 1/2 (0.5) is less than 3/4 (0.75).

• 9/16 (0.5625) is also less than 3/4 (0.75).

• 7/16 (0.4375) is smaller than 3/4 (0.75) as well.

Thus, since every spanner size listed is smaller than 3/4, the correct answer encompasses all the choices, validating that all are indeed under the