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To figure out which number is largest, we look first at the number in the tenths position. Since four of the given numbers have a 1 in the tenths position and <math>0.2</math> has a <math>2</math>, then <math>0.2</math> is the | To figure out which number is largest, we look first at the number in the tenths position. Since four of the given numbers have a 1 in the tenths position and <math>0.2</math> has a <math>2</math>, then <math>0.2</math> is the | ||
largest. The answer is <math>B</math>. | largest. The answer is <math>B</math>. | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:44, 23 October 2014
Problem
The largest number in the set {
} is
Solution
To figure out which number is largest, we look first at the number in the tenths position. Since four of the given numbers have a 1 in the tenths position and 
has a 
, then is the
largest. The answer is 
.
See Also
| 2005 CEMC Gauss (Grade 7) (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
| Preceded by Problem 4 |
Followed by Problem 6 | |
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| CEMC Gauss (Grade 7) | ||
