help - closest value to one

[abi2014]

can someone help please

which is the closest value to one

a)1.1
b)0.988
c)1.009
d)0.99
e)1.01

I think it is c

[Guest55]

a)1.1 is 0.1 more than 1
b)0.988 is 0.012 less than 1
c)1.009 is 0.009 more than 1
d)0.99 is 0.01 less than 1
e)1.01 is 0.01 more than 1

which value is smallest? ..... (c)

[parent2013]

This question has already been explained here:

http://www.elevenplusexams.co.uk/forum/ ... ilit=0.988" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;