Which of the following is in descending order?

  • A \(\frac{9}{10} \frac{4}{5} \frac{3}{4} \frac{17}{20}\)
  • B \(\frac{4}{5} \frac{9}{10} \frac{3}{4} \frac{17}{20}\)
  • C \(\frac{9}{10} \frac{17}{20} \frac{4}{5} \frac{3}{4}\)
  • D \(\frac{4}{5} \frac{9}{10} \frac{17}{20} \frac{3}{4}\)
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The correct answer is C. \(\frac{9}{10} \frac{17}{20} \frac{4}{5} \frac{3}{4}\)

The correct answer is 9/10, 17/20, 4/5, 3/4. 

This sequence of fractions is in descending order because each fraction is less than the one before it. 

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