8. Which of the following sets of Dewey Decimal call numbers is in the correct order?
A. 813.54 C78A, 813.54 C780B, 813.54 C781D, 813.54 C782A
B. 813.54 C781D, 813.54 C78A, 813.54 C782A, 813.54 C780B
C. 813.54 C78A, 813.54 C782A, 813.54 C780B, 813.54 C781D
D. 813.54 C782A, 813.54 C78A, 813.54 C780B, 813.54 C781D
To determine which set of Dewey Decimal call numbers is in the correct order, we need to understand how Dewey Decimal classification works. The Dewey Decimal System is a system used in libraries to classify books into different subject categories.
In the Dewey Decimal System, call numbers consist of a combination of numbers and letters. The numbers represent the main subject category, while the letters represent further subdivisions within that category.
To compare the sets of call numbers and determine the correct order, we need to look at the numbers and letters separately. Let's break down each set of call numbers:
Set A:
- 813.54 C78A
- 813.54 C780B
- 813.54 C781D
- 813.54 C782A
Set B:
- 813.54 C781D
- 813.54 C78A
- 813.54 C782A
- 813.54 C780B
Set C:
- 813.54 C78A
- 813.54 C782A
- 813.54 C780B
- 813.54 C781D
Set D:
- 813.54 C782A
- 813.54 C78A
- 813.54 C780B
- 813.54 C781D
Now let's compare the sets of call numbers based on the numbers and the letters:
Numbers: The main subject category in all sets is 813.54, so we can ignore the numbers while comparing the sets.
Letters: Comparing the letters in each set, we can see that Set C (813.54 C78A, 813.54 C782A, 813.54 C780B, 813.54 C781D) is in the correct alphabetical order.
Therefore, the correct answer is C. The set of Dewey Decimal call numbers in correct order is:
- 813.54 C78A
- 813.54 C782A
- 813.54 C780B
- 813.54 C781D