Compare Decimals

Front

What is the symbol used to compare two numbers when the first number is less than the second number?

Back

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How do you compare two decimal numbers with different lengths, such as 0.060 and 0.06?

Back

Both numbers are equal; leading zeros do not affect the value.

Front

What is the correct comparison symbol for 12.0905 and 12.10?

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Front

In comparing decimals, what should you do if the numbers have different decimal places?

Back

Align the decimal points and compare digit by digit.

Front

What is the result of comparing 0.009 and 0.012?

Back

0.009 < 0.012

Front

When comparing lengths of ribbons, what is a common mistake to avoid?

Back

Assuming two lengths are equal without checking the decimal values.

Front

If Alberto ran a race in 17.6 seconds and Jake in 18.307 seconds, which time is slower than 17.6 but faster than 18.307?

Back

18.21 seconds is the correct answer.

Front

What does it mean when two decimal numbers are equal?

Back

They have the same value, regardless of the number of decimal places.

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How can you determine which of two decimal numbers is larger?

Back

Compare the digits from left to right, starting from the highest place value.

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What is the importance of understanding decimal comparisons in real-life applications?

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It helps in making accurate measurements, financial calculations, and data analysis.