Decimal Comparison: Finding the Maximum Value of 0.81

Question

Which of the following numbers is greater in value than 0.81 0.81 :

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Step-by-Step Solution

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

Let's observe the answers:

0.801 - By adding 0 to our number we can compare 0.801 and 0.810. Given that the hundreds digit is 0 and 0 is less than 1, this is not the correct answer.

0.81 - Due to the fact that both numbers are equal to each other, this is not the correct answer.

0.82 - Since the hundreds digit is 2 and 2 is greater than 1, this is the correct answer

0.802 - Adding 0 to our number we can compare 0.802 to 0.810. Due to the fact that the hundreds digit is 0 and 0 is less than 1, this is not the correct answer.

Answer

0.82 0.82