Decimal Comparison: Finding the Maximum Value of 0.71

Question

Choose the largest number of 0.71 0.71

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

To determine the correct answer, we'll compare the values to find the largest number:

Let's look at the answers:

0.701 - We'll add another 0 to our number and compare 0.701 to 0.710, since the hundreds digit is 0 and 0 is less than 1, this is not the correct answer.

0.71 - We'll add 0 and compare 0.710 to 0.710, since both numbers are equal, this is not the correct answer.

0.72 - We'll add 0 and compare 0.720 to 0.710, since the hundreds digit is 2 and 2 is greater than 1, this is the correct answer

0.702 - We'll add another 0 to our number and compare 0.702 to 0.710, since the hundreds digit is 0 and 0 is less than 1, this is not the correct answer.

Answer

0.72 0.72