Which of the following is not a feature of zero in the Hindu–Arabic system of numbers?

a. Zero is a placeholder.
b. Zero represents multiplication by 10.
c. Zero allows compact representation of large numbers.
d. Zero is the easiest number to multiply by in this system.


ANSWER:
d

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a. performed better on subsequent comprehension tests than students who were not told to write summaries b. performed worse on subsequent comprehension tests than students who were not told to write summaries c. performed about the same on subsequent comprehension tests as students who were not told to write summaries d. performed better on subsequent comprehension tests than students who were not told to write summaries for poor readers but not for good readers

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