Compare the decimals 214.7 and 214.275. Which statement is true? A. 214.7 214.275 B. 214.7

Question

Compare the decimals 214.7 and 214.275.
 
Which statement is true?
 
 A.
214.7 > 214.275
 
 B.
214.7 < 214.275
 
 C.
214.7 = 214.275

anonymous · Answer

multiply it by 10 and then compare. You will know the result. You know that multiplying by 10 shifted the decimal to right

so a = 24.543*10 = 245.43, b = 24.9*10 = 249

anonymous · Answer

okay, thanks

triciaal · Answer

don't have to multiply  look at the place value

anonymous · Answer

@triciaal Yes its true but I have to explain it so that he understand decimal representation.

manvirk21 · Answer

A) because you have to see what number after the decimal is bigger

triciaal · Answer

just a different version 
if you understand the place value no need to multiply
for example stating that the first place after the decimal point is the tenth place compare the digits in the corresponding locations

triciaal · Answer

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