Question

order the numbers from least to greatest.
2.62
2\frac{2}{5}
26.8%
2.26
271%

Explanation:

Step1: Convert all to decimals

• $2\frac{2}{5} = 2 + \frac{2}{5} = 2 + 0.4 = 2.4$
• $26.8\% = \frac{26.8}{100} = 0.268$
• $271\% = \frac{271}{100} = 2.71$

Step2: Compare decimal values

List of decimals: $0.268, 2.26, 2.4, 2.62, 2.71$

Step3: Match to original numbers

Map decimals back to original values: $26.8\%, 2.26, 2\frac{2}{5}, 2.62, 271\%$

Answer:

$26.8\%, 2.26, 2\frac{2}{5}, 2.62, 271\%$