Comparing Decimals: Key Concepts and Examples

Why is it important to line up decimal points when comparing decimals?

• To add more digits to the numbers

• To make the numbers easier to read

• To ensure the place values are correctly aligned

• To make the numbers look neat

What is the purpose of using placeholder zeros when comparing decimals?

• To make the numbers look bigger

• To align the numbers to the same place value

• To make the numbers longer

• To change the value of the number

When comparing 1.5 and 1.45, which number is greater?

• 1.5

• 1.45

• They are equal

• Cannot be determined

What is the first step in comparing two decimals?

• Compare the whole numbers

• Line up the decimal points

• Compare the tenths place

• Add placeholder zeros

Which is greater: 0.06 or 0.6?

• 0.06

• 0.6

• They are equal

• Cannot be determined

How do you compare two numbers that have the same digits but different lengths, like 2.44 and 2.440?

• The shorter number is greater

• Cannot be determined

• The longer number is greater

• They are equal

Which is greater: 0.9999 or 0.1?

• Cannot be determined

• They are equal

• 0.1

• 0.9999

When comparing 3.3 and 3.079, which number is greater?

• 3.3

• Cannot be determined

• 3.079

• They are equal

Why is it important to check the whole numbers first when comparing decimals?

• Whole numbers are easier to compare

• Whole numbers have greater value than decimal places

• Whole numbers are always smaller

• Whole numbers are always larger

Which is greater: 3.01 or 2.999?

• Cannot be determined

• They are equal

• 2.999

• 3.01