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Ruben digs a hole at the beach that is 4.8 feet deep. Brian uses the sand Ruben digs up to build a sand castle that is 2.5 feet tall.

Which statement correctly compares the depth of Ruben’s hole and height of Brian’s castle?
A. |–4.8| > |2.5|
B. |–4.8| < |2.5|
C. –4.8 > 2.5
D. |–4.8| < 2.5

User Jenna Kwon
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Answer:

A; |-4.8|>|2.5|

Explanation:

-4.8 is further from 0 than 2.5

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