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Which number is closest to 1
Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 11:15 am
by Mumx4
Hi pls can anyone explain:
Which number is closest in value to 1:-
A) 1.1
B) 0.988
C) 1.009
D) 0.99
E) 1.01
C and E look like the same answer. Pls help me clarify if you know.
Thanks
Re: Which number is closest to 1
Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 11:27 am
by IronMikeTyson
c.
1.009-1=0.009 or 9/1000
e.
1.01-1=0.01 or 1/100
1/1000 is smaller then 1/100 so c is closest to 1.
Re: Which number is closest to 1
Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 11:37 am
by Mumx4
Thank you so much IronMikeTyson for the prompt response.
It makes sense the way you've explained it. Thanks
Re: Which number is closest to 1
Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 3:01 pm
by mystery
I am intrigued as to why you thought 1.01 = 1.009
Re: Which number is closest to 1
Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 2:19 pm
by parent2013
Mumx4 wrote:Hi pls can anyone explain:
Which number is closest in value to 1:-
A) 1.1
B) 0.988
C) 1.009
D) 0.99
E) 1.01
C and E look like the same answer. Pls help me clarify if you know.
Thanks
I'll suggest the following steps:
Step 1: Write all numbers in same format i.e. 3 decimal places
1.100
0.988
1.009
0.990
1.010
Step 2: Subtract 1 (if number greater than 1) or from 1 if (number less than 1)
A) 1.100 - 1 = 0.100
B) 1 - 0.988 = 0.012
C) 1.009 - 1 = 0.009
D) 1 - 0.990 = 0.010
E) 1.010 - 1 = 0.010
Step 3: The smallest number in step 2 is the answer i.e. closest to 1
Answer is c
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Re: Which number is closest to 1
Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2023 2:29 pm
by Tranquil1
Very well explained.
Please can I request variant of similar questions too!
Many thanks