The value of the expression above is closest to which of the

[swerve]

\(\dfrac{1+0.0001}{0.04+10}\)

The value of the expression above is closest to which of the following?

A. 0.0001
B. 0.001
C. 0.1
D. 1
E. 10

The OA is C

Source: GMAT Prep

[Brent@GMATPrepNow]

\(\dfrac{1+0.0001}{0.04+10}\)

The value of the expression above is closest to which of the following?

A. 0.0001
B. 0.001
C. 0.1
D. 1
E. 10

The OA is C

Source: GMAT Prep

1+0.0001 = a number VERY close to 1
0.04 + 10 = a number VERY close to 10

So, (1 + 0.0001)/(0.04 + 10) ≈ (1)/(10) ≈ 0.1

Answer: C

Cheers,
Brent

[Scott@TargetTestPrep]

\(\dfrac{1+0.0001}{0.04+10}\)

The value of the expression above is closest to which of the following?

A. 0.0001
B. 0.001
C. 0.1
D. 1
E. 10

The OA is C

Source: GMAT Prep

Since the numerator is approximately 1 and the denominator is approximately 10, the value of the expression is approximately:

1/10 = 0.1

Answer: C