Question

for each pair of numbers, choose the number that is closest to 10.
9.9 9.99
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8.05 8.5
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10.5 10.05
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10.9 10.99
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Explanation:

Step1: Find difference from 10 (Pair1)

$|10 - 9.9| = 0.1$, $|10 - 9.99| = 0.01$

Step2: Find difference from 10 (Pair2)

$|10 - 8.05| = 1.95$, $|10 - 8.5| = 1.5$

Step3: Find difference from 10 (Pair3)

$|10 - 10.5| = 0.5$, $|10 - 10.05| = 0.05$

Step4: Find difference from 10 (Pair4)

$|10 - 10.9| = 0.9$, $|10 - 10.99| = 0.99$

Step5: Select smallest difference number

Compare each pair's differences to pick the closest.

Answer:

1. 9.99
2. 8.5
3. 10.05
4. 10.9