Placed above it makes greater things small. Placed beside it makes small things greater. In matters that counts it always comes first. Where others increase it keeps all things the same. What is it?
Common Wrong Answers
“0”
While 0 is often associated with being less than 1, it does not fit the descriptions in the riddle regarding placement and its effects on size or value.
“10”
Although 10 is a greater number, it does not align with the riddle's clues about placement affecting size and the concept of 'first' in counting.
“Infinity”
Infinity is not a number in the traditional sense and does not relate to the concepts of placement and maintaining value as indicated in the riddle.
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