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AMC 10 Mock Exam Discussion for 9/5: Question 6

 
 
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AMC 10 Mock Exam Discussion for 9/5: Question 6
LensmireJohn - 2023年09月5日 Tuesday 14:02
 

AMC 10 Mock Exam Question 6

In order to estimate the value of $x-y$ where $x$ and $y$ are real numbers with $x > y > 0$, Xiaoli rounded $x$ up by a small amount, rounded $y$ down by the same amount, and then subtracted her rounded values. Which of the following statements is necessarily correct?

$\mathbf{(A)}$ Her estimate is larger than $x-y$

$\mathbf{(B)}$ Her estimate is smaller than $x-y$

$\mathbf{(C)}$ Her estimate equals $x-y$

$\mathbf{(D)}$ Her estimate equals $y - x$

$\mathbf{(E)}$ Her estimate is $0$

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回复: AMC 10 Mock Exam Discussion for 9/5: Question 6
FrankFrank - 2023年10月7日 Saturday 04:52
 

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