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75 is closer to 70 because it is only 5 units away from 70 on the number line, whereas it is 5 units away from 80. In mathematics, proximity is determined by the absolute difference between the number in question and the options provided. In this case, 75 is closer to 70 by a difference of 5 compared to a difference of 5 with 80.

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Q: What is 75 closer to 80 or 70?
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