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Answer:

A. 5.3

Step-by-step explanation:

While both of these numbers are close to 7, 5.3 is the closest and we can find this out with subtraction. So, 9.9 - 7 = 2.9, but 7 - 5.3 = 1.7. Which one can we determine is closer? Well, 2.9 > 1.7, so our answer must be A. 5.3!

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Answer:

option A 5.3

Step-by-step explanation:

A. 5.3

B.9.9

Find out the decimal that is close to 7

Let find the difference

[tex]7-5.3= 1.7[/tex]

[tex]9.9-7=2.9[/tex]

The difference is more between the numbers 7 and 9.9

The difference is less between the numbers 7 and 5.3

So 5.3 is close to 7