Question

What is the Rational number whose numerator is the largest 3 digit natural number and the denominator is the smallest 5 digit whole number?

• A. $\frac{999}{10001}$
• B. $\frac{990}{10000}$
• C. $\frac{999}{10000}$
• D. $\frac{999}{00001}$

Answer 1

The correct option is C

$\frac{999}{10000}$

The largest 3 digit natural number is 999

The smallest 5 digit whole number is 10000

$\therefore$ The rational number whose numerator is the largest 3 digit natural number and the denominator is the smallest 5 digit whole number is :

$\frac{999}{10000}$