Comparing Decimals: Which Number Has the Larger Magnitude?

Question

Which decimal number is greater?

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's convert the two numbers to fractions -

19/100

20/100

It's clear to us that 20 is greater than 19, and by the same logic, 0.2 is greater than 0.19, even though it might appear smaller to us because it has fewer digits.

Answer

0.2 0.2