Chapter 8.3, Problem 45STP

To determine

To choose the correct answer.

Answer to Problem 45STP

B) $\frac{9}{7}$

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

If $c=1+\frac{1}{d}\text{ and }d>1$ , then $\text{c}$ could equal:

A) $\frac{5}{7}$

B) $\frac{9}{7}$

C) $\frac{15}{7}$

D) $\frac{19}{7}$

The value of $c$ could equal:

  $\begin{array}{l}c=1+\frac{1}{d}\\ c=\frac{d+1}{d}\end{array}$

The value nearest to $c$ is $\frac{9}{7}$ .