Q. Which number is closest to 18?Choices:(A) 5.4(B) 4.8(C) 4.2(D) 4.7
Calculate square root: Calculate the square root of 18 to find which choice is closest.18≈4.2426
Compare with choices: Compare the calculated square root with the given choices.Choices are: (A) 5.4, (B) 4.8, (C) 4.2, (D) 4.7Difference with (A) = ∣5.4−4.2426∣=1.1574Difference with (B) = ∣4.8−4.2426∣=0.5574Difference with (C) = ∣4.2−4.2426∣=0.0426Difference with (D) = ∣4.7−4.2426∣=0.4574
Identify smallest difference: Identify the smallest difference to determine the closest number. Smallest difference is with (C)4.2