Find the Maximum Value: Comparing Decimal 0.201

Question

Select which of the following numbers is greater in value than0.201 0.201 :

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Step-by-Step Solution

In order to determine the correct answer, compare the numbers in order to determine the largest one:

Let's observe the answers:

0.19 - By adding another 0 we can compare 0.190 to 0.201. The tenths digit is 1 and 1 is less than 2, this is not the correct answer.

0.199 - Since the tenths digit is 1 and 1 is less than 2, this is not the correct answer.

0.2 - If we add two zeros and compare 0.200 to 0.201, since the thousandths digit is 0 and 0 is less than 1, this is not the correct answer

0.202 - Given that the thousandths digit is 2 and 2 is greater than 1, this is the correct answer.

Answer

0.202 0.202