The correct option is A 8679
Step 1: Compare 8796 and 8679
Compare the thousands digits. The thousands digit in both is 8.
The hundreds digit in 8796 is 7 and in 8679 is 6.
Since 6 < 7, 8679 < 8796 .
Step 2: Compare 8796 and 8967
Compare the thousands digits. The thousands digit in both is 8.
The hundreds digit in 8796 is 7 and in 8967 is 9.
Since 7 < 9, 8796 < 8967
Step 3: Compare 8796 and 9678
Compare the thousands digits. The thousands digit in 8796 is 8 and in 9678 is 9.
Since 8 < 9, 8796 < 9678
Step 4: Compare 8796 and 9786
Compare the thousands digits. The thousands digit in 8796 is 8 and in 9678 is 9.
Since 8 < 9, 8796 < 9786
Hence, 8796 is greater in step 1 only.
Option a is correct.