(C.) 4.012
4.021 is greater than 4.012
1) 2.3 x 1000
2) 2.3 x 10^3
3) Both reveal the same answer of 2,300 and are equal. Only displayed differently
U= uniforms
598+ 24.25u= 1762
24.25u= 1762- 598
24.25u= 1164
U= 1164/24.25
U= 48
The school purchased 48 uniforms.
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