Live GMAT classes with Target Test Prep start Nov 21 and Nov 22. First class free.

See classes
Target Test Prep · GMAT

Choose how you want to prepare

Learn live with an expert or move at your own pace. Every option includes the complete TTP study system.

Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 winner: Target Test Prep, #1 Test Prep

Target Test Prep was voted #1 Best Test Prep in the 2026 Newsweek Readers’ Choice™ Awards.

★★★★★5.0563 reviews
GMATLiveTeachStarts Nov 22
Josh Braslow, Target Test Prep GMAT expert
LIVE ONLINE CLASSES

Get Ready for GMAT Test Day Faster with Live Online Classes

with Josh Braslow, 20+ years in test prep

Nov 22 · Josh Braslow
Sun · 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM ET
Included
40 hours of live online classes + 6 months of TTP OnDemand
  • Attend the first class for free
  • Every class is recorded, so you never fall behind
View classes & enroll
Limited seats availableTarget Test Prep
EALiveTeachOnDemandStart anytime
EXECUTIVE ASSESSMENT

Target Test Prep EA OnDemand

Self-paced EA prep. Study on your schedule.

EXECUTIVE ASSESSMENT

with

165+ EA score guarantee
$05-day trial no automatic billing
Schedule
Included
40 hours of live online classes plus six months of access to the complete TTP EA OnDemand course.
  • 165+ EA Score Guarantee
  • 4,100+ Quant, Verbal, and Integrated Reasoning practice questions
  • 400+ hours of in-depth video lessons
  • 3,000+ step-by-step video solutions
View EA class & enroll Start free 5-day trial
Limited cohort · enrollment openTrial includes full course accessTarget Test Prep
GMATOnDemandStart anytime
SELF-PACED MASTERCLASS

Target Test Prep GMAT OnDemand

Complete access from day one. Study on your schedule.

715+ score guarantee
$0to start then $127/mo
  • Personalized study plan and analytics
  • Thousands of lessons and practice questions
Start free 5-day trial
Read 563 reviewsTarget Test Prep

Fractions

Expert replies
Post new topic Post Reply
Subscribe topic
Previous Topic Next Topic
Moderator
Posts: 772
Joined: Wed Aug 30, 2017 6:29 pmFollowed by: 6 members
by BTGmoderatorRO » Sun Sep 10, 2017 10:09 am
Which of the following fractions is greater than 1/4?

A. 12/50
B. 3/11
C. 2/9
D. 4/17
E. 6/24

the QA is B

do you agree with me on E. if yes, we are on the same page. if No, prove yourself otherwise
Top
Join the discussion
Source: — Problem Solving |

GMAT/MBA Expert

User avatar
GMAT Instructor
Posts: 16206
Joined: Mon Dec 08, 2008 6:26 pmFollowed by: 1268 members
Location: Vancouver, BC
Thanked: 5254 times
GMAT Score:770

by Brent@GMATPrepNow » Sun Sep 10, 2017 10:14 am
Roland2rule wrote:Which of the following fractions is greater than 1/4?

A. 12/50
B. 3/11
C. 2/9
D. 4/17
E. 6/24

the QA is B
6/24 is EQUAL to 1/4
In other words, 6/24 is not GREATER than 1/4....ELIMINATE E

3/11 = 0.272727....
1/4 = 0.25

So, 3/11 is GREATER THAN 1/4

Cheers,
Brent
Brent Hanneson - Creator of GMATPrepNow.com
Image
Top
Join the discussion
User avatar
GMAT Instructor
Posts: 555
Joined: Wed Oct 04, 2017 4:18 pmFollowed by: 12 members
Thanked: 180 times

by EconomistGMATTutor » Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:16 am
Hello Roland.

As you can see the question says greater than. Option E is 6/24=1/4. Now, option E is not greater than 1/4 (it is equal). So, E is not correct.

Now, we can check that B is greater than 1/4 as follows:

3/11>1/4 <=> 12>11, the last inequality is true, so the first one is also true.

In conclusion, B is the correct option.

I am available if you'd like any follow up.
GMAT Prep From The Economist
We offer 70+ point score improvement money back guarantee.
Our average student improves 98 points.

Image
Top
Join the discussion
GMAT Instructor
Posts: 2629
Joined: Wed Sep 12, 2012 3:32 pmFollowed by: 119 members
Location: East Bay all the way
Thanked: 625 times
GMAT Score:780

by Matt@VeritasPrep » Wed Oct 11, 2017 5:36 pm
6/24 =>

(6*1)/(6*4) =>

1/4

1/4 isn't greater than itself, so E is out.
Top
Join the discussion

GMAT/MBA Expert

User avatar
GMAT Instructor
Posts: 8246
Joined: Sat Apr 25, 2015 10:56 amFollowed by: 29 members
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Thanked: 43 times

Re: Fractions

by Scott@TargetTestPrep » Sun Feb 02, 2020 10:07 am
BTGmoderatorRO wrote: ↑
Sun Sep 10, 2017 10:09 am
 Which of the following fractions is greater than 1/4?

A. 12/50
B. 3/11
C. 2/9
D. 4/17
E. 6/24

the QA is B

do you agree with me on E. if yes, we are on the same page. if No, prove yourself otherwise
Solution:

We see that 1/4 = 0.25.

Since 12/50 = 24/100 = 0.24, A is not the correct answer.

Since 3/11 = 0.2727…, B is the correct answer.

Alternate Solution:

We are looking for a numerator that is more than 4 times the denominator. This will indicate that the value of the fraction is greater than ¼.

Choice A: 12 x 4 = 48. Since 48 < 50, this doesn’t work.

Choice B: 3 x 4 = 12. Since 12 > 11, this is the correct answer. We see that 3/11 is greater than ¼.

Let’s finish the remaining choices to show that they won’t work.

Choice C: 2 x 4 = 8. Since 8 < 9, this doesn’t work.

Choice D: 4 x 4 = 16. Since 16 < 17m, this doesn’t work.

Choice E: 6 x 4 = 24. Since 24 = 24, this doesn’t work (the fraction is equal to ¼)

Answer: B

Scott Woodbury-Stewart
Founder and CEO
[email protected]

Image

See why Target Test Prep is rated 5 out of 5 stars on BEAT the GMAT. Read our reviews

ImageImage
Top
Join the discussion