If 0.34 < x < 0.40 and 5/16 < x < 9/20, which of the following could be x?

If 0.34 < x < 0.40 and 5/16 < x < 9/20, which of the following could be x?
A . 1/3
B . 2/5
C . 3/8
D . 3/7
E . 4/9

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Answer: C

Explanation:

5/16 = 0.3125 and 9/20 = 0.45; 3/8 = 0.375 which is between 0.34 and 0.40, and between 0.3125 and 0.45.