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State whether the given statements are True or False.

42 is greater than 24.

We know that 42 = 4 × 4

= 16


We also know that 24 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2


= 4 × 4


= 16


So 42 is not greater than 24 rather they are equal.


So the statement is false.


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