Question

favorite zoo animals
tamarin
\\(\frac{3}{10}\\)
gazelle
\\(\frac{1}{10}\\)
sloth
\\(\frac{1}{5}\\)
penguin
\\(\frac{2}{5}\\)
which list is arranged from favorite animal to least favorite animal?
penguin, tamarin, sloth, gazelle

Explanation:

Step1: Convert fractions to tenths

Sloth: $\frac{1}{5}=\frac{2}{10}$, Penguin: $\frac{2}{5}=\frac{4}{10}$

Step2: Compare fractions

$\frac{4}{10}$ (Penguin) > $\frac{3}{10}$ (Tamarin) > $\frac{2}{10}$ (Sloth) > $\frac{1}{10}$ (Gazelle)

Step3: Match to the list

The order penguin, tamarin, sloth, gazelle matches the descending order of fractions.

Answer:

penguin, tamarin, sloth, gazelle