Truncate the decimal expansion of ∛15 to find the best approximation.

A) 2.4 <∛15< 2.5

B) 2.46 <∛15< 2.47

C) 2.46 <∛15< 2.50

D) 2.47 <∛15< 2.50

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Kaya Armstrong

14 May, 14:02

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Ryland · Answer 1

We know that

∛15 ≈ 2.466212 ...

the best approximation is

2.46 < ∛15 < 2.47

therefore

the answer is the option

B) 2.46 <∛15< 2.47

Truncate the decimal expansion of ∛15 to find the best approximation.A) 2.4 <∛15< 2.5B) 2.46 <∛15< 2.47C) 2.46 <∛15< 2.50D) 2.47 <∛15< 2.50