Question 20 of 41beginner🔧 ApplyNumerical1 mark

Which among these is closest to 4: 3.56, 3.65, 3.099?

Correct Answer

Step 1: Calculate distance from 4 to each number

Step 2: 3.56: |4 - 3.56| = 0.44

Step 3: 3.65: |4 - 3.65| = 0.35

Step 4: 3.099: |4 - 3.099| = 0.901

Step 5: Smallest distance is 0.35, so 3.65 is closest

Answer: 3.65 is closest to 4.

Exercise: 3.6 Locating and Comparing Decimals | Q: 18 | (Page Page 28)
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Explanation

Calculate distances from 4: 3.56 is 0.44 away, 3.65 is 0.35 away, 3.099 is 0.901 away. The smallest distance is 0.35, so 3.65 is closest to 4.

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Calculate distance from 4 to each number

  2. Step 2: 3.56: |4 - 3.56| = 0.44

  3. Step 3: 3.65: |4 - 3.65| = 0.35

  4. Step 4: 3.099: |4 - 3.099| = 0.901

  5. Step 5: Smallest distance is 0.35, so 3.65 is closest

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