Question

Choose the number line that correctly compares 24−−−√ and 4.256

Answer 1

Answer:

Option C

Step-by-step explanation:

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Given

$\sqrt{24}$ and $4.256$

Required

Compare both numbers

First, we need to determine $\sqrt{24}$

$Number = \sqrt{24}$

$Number = 4.89897948557$

$Number = 4.899$ -- Approximated

Comparing 4.899 and 4.256; We have that

$4.899 > 4.256$

Hence:

$\sqrt{24} > 4.256$

Option C answers the question