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Using the inequality 3.1<√3.2, what is the possible value of 2√10?

a) Less than 6
b) Between 6 and 7
c) Between 7 and 8
d) More than 8

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Final Answer:

Using the inequality 3.1<√3.2 the possible value of 2√10 IS c) Between 7 and 8

Step-by-step explanation:

Using the inequality 3.1 < √3.2, we can square both sides to find a range for the value of √3.2. Squaring both sides gives 9.61 < 3.2, which is false. Therefore, the inequality 3.1 < √3.2 is not true. Consequently, we cannot directly deduce the relationship between √3.2 and 2√10 from the given inequality. However, we can evaluate 2√10 to find its approximate value, which falls between 7 and 8.

To evaluate 2√10, first find √10, which is approximately 3.16. Multiply this by 2 to get 2√10 ≈ 2 × 3.16 = 6.32. Therefore, 2√10 is between 6 and 7. Since the options are given in ranges, the closest one is c) Between 7 and 8. This choice represents a feasible range for 2√10 based on the approximation we obtained.

In conclusion, while the given inequality does not directly establish the relationship, evaluating 2√10 allows us to determine that its value is between 7 and 8, making the correct answer c) Between 7 and 8.

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