Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

What mathematical symbol can be put between 5 and 9, to get a number bigger than 5 and smaller than 9?

  1. 5/9

  2. 5-9

  3. 5.9

  4. 5*9

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C Correct answer
Explanation

A decimal point between 5 and 9 makes 5.9, which is greater than 5 and less than 9. Division (5/9 ≈ 0.556) gives a smaller number. Subtraction (5-9 = -4) is negative. Multiplication (5*9 = 45) is too large. Only the decimal point satisfies the condition.