Question

Select from the drop-down menu to correctly compare the numbers.


`√(85)` ??? 8.9860..

A. <
B. >
C. =

Answer 1

It's B I did the test and it is for a fact ( B )

Answer 2

Option B. > (greater than)

Explanation:

In the question the given numbers are √85 and 8.9860

We have tell the relation between these numbers by using correct sign given in the options.

We take the number √85.

√85 > 9 [ as 85 > 81 therefore √85 > √81]

So the second number 8.9860 which is less than 9 will also be less than √85.

Therefore Option B. √85 > 8.986 will be the asnwer.