Point is marked on the number line such that

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Problem

Point

A

is marked on the number line such that

OA=\sqrt{8}

, where

O

is the origin. A point

B

is then constructed on the same side so that

OB=\dfrac{OA}{2}

. Which number is represented by point

B

? (a)

4

(b)

\sqrt{8}

(c)

\sqrt{2}

(d)

2