Compare Decimals: Find the Symbol Between 3.33 and 3.330

Question

Fill in the missing sign:

3.33?3.330 3.33\text{?}3.330

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we will compare the decimal numbers 3.333.33 and 3.3303.330.

First, let's express each number to have the same number of decimal places. The number 3.333.33 can be written as 3.3303.330 since adding a zero at the end of the decimal portion does not change its value.

Next, we compare each digit position:

  • The whole number part: 3=33 = 3.
  • The first decimal place: 3=33 = 3.
  • The second decimal place: 3=33 = 3.
  • The third decimal place: 0=00 = 0.

Since both numbers 3.333.33 (expressed as 3.3303.330) and 3.3303.330 are equal at each digit position, these numbers are equal.

Thus, the correct comparison sign to fill in is ==.

Therefore, the solution to the problem is 3.33=3.3303.33 = 3.330.

Answer

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