The correct order of the numbers below from smallest to largest is...
1.45;1417;123%;12;35
Explanation
Converting to Fractions
To determine the order from smallest to largest, we convert all numbers into fractions with a common denominator.
1.45=100145
1417
123%=100123
35
12≈3.46
Finding a Common Denominator
We use 2100 as the common denominator (LCM of 100, 14, and 3).
1.45=2100145×21=21003045
1417=210017×150=21002550
123%=2100123×21=21002583
35=21005×700=21003500
For 12, since its value is approximately 3.46, if converted to a fraction over 2100, it would be very large (much larger than the others which are all below 2).
12≈21007274
Conclusion
Based on the numerators with the common denominator:
2550<2583<3045<3500<7274
So the order is:
21002550;21002583;21003045;21003500;12
Returning to the original forms:
1417;123%;1.45;35;12