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CEMC Gauss (Grade 7), 2006

Algebra Difficulty 1.0 Junior Find the answer Canada

A small block is placed along a 10 cm ruler. Which of the following is closest to the length of the block?

(A) 0.24 cm0.24 \text{ cm} (B) 4.4 cm4.4 \text{ cm} (C) 2.4 cm2.4 \text{ cm} (D) 3 cm3 \text{ cm} (E) 24 cm24 \text{ cm}

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