Which number is the smallest among 12, 19, 4, 27?
Answer
4
The correct answer is 4 — Since 4 is smaller than every other number, the smallest number is 4.
Step-by-step solution
- Compare the first two numbers: 12 is greater than 4.
- Compare 19 with 4: 19 is greater than 4.
- Compare 27 with 4: 27 is greater than 4.
- Since 4 is smaller than every other number, the smallest number is 4.
Common mistake: Choosing 12 as the smallest instead of 4.
Concept tested: Identifying the smallest number
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