Problem:
Which of the following numbers is largest?
Answer Choices:
A. 9.12344
B. 9.1234
C. 9.1234
D. 9.1234
E. 9.1234
Solution:
(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)9.12344=9.12344000…9.1234=9.12344444…9.1234=9.12343434…9.1234=9.12342342…9.1234=9.12341234…
Answer: B.
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