Math
A construction company wants to number new houses using digit plates only. If the company puts an order for 1212 plates, how many houses are to be given numbers? (The numbers of houses are consecutive and the number of the first house is 1).
A. 260
B. 440
C. 556
D. 792
E. 1200
Question Discussion & Explanation
Correct Answer - B - (click and drag your mouse to see the answer)
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Verbal
Compared with the 1906 earthquake, the 1989 San Francisco earthquake was smaller in magnitude but did more structural damage.
a) Compared with
b) In comparison with
c) In comparing
d) As compared to
e) Comparing
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