Question

Which among the following numbers is the greatest ?

0.07 + \(\sqrt{0.16},\)  \(\sqrt{144},\) 1.2 × 0.83, \(1.02-\frac{0.6}{24}\)

Answer 1

0.07 + \(\sqrt{0.16}\) =  0.07 + 0.4 = 0.47

\(\sqrt{144}\) = 1.2

1.2 × 0.83 = 0.996

 

∴ The greatest number is 1.2, i.e., \(\sqrt{144}.\)