Decimal Comparison: Finding the Largest Value of 0.41

Question

Which of the following numbers is larger in value than 0.41 0.41 :

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Step-by-Step Solution

In order to determine the correct answer, let's proceed to compare our number with the numbers in the answers:

Observe the answers:

0.401 - By adding 0 to our number we are able to compare 0.401 and 0.410. Given that the hundredths digit is 0 and 0 is less than 1, this is not the correct answer.

0.411 - Once again by adding 0 to our number we are able to compare 0.411 and 0.410. Due to the fact that the thousandths digit is 1 and 1 is greater than 0, this is the correct answer.

0.4 - We'll add another 0 to the answer number and compare 0.40 and 0.41. Since the hundredths digit is 0 and 0 is less than 1, this is not the correct answer.

0.41 - Since both numbers are equal to each other, this is not the correct answer.

Answer

0.411 0.411