2014 · Q22
Consider the following in respect of the numbers √2, ∛3, ⁶√6:
- 1⁶√6 is the greatest number.
- 2√2 is the smallest number.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Elementary MathematicsNumber System
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
√2 ≈ 1.414, ∛3 ≈ 1.442 (greatest), ⁶√6 ≈ 1.348 (smallest); both statements are false.