Comparing Decimal Values and Zeros

The video tutorial guides students through the process of ordering decimal numbers by size. It begins by presenting a set of numbers and explains how to compare them by analyzing the digits after the decimal point. The teacher demonstrates adding zeros to ensure all numbers have the same number of decimal places, making comparison straightforward. Finally, the numbers are ordered from smallest to largest, and the solution is summarized.

Which of the following numbers is the smallest?

• 0.46

• 0.5

• 0.41

• 0.408

What is the purpose of adding zeros to the numbers?

• To confuse the students

• To make them look bigger

• To standardize the number of decimal places

• To make them easier to read

After adding zeros, which number becomes 0.410?

• 0.5

• 0.408

• 0.46

• 0.41

Which number is the largest after comparing the decimal values?

• 0.408

• 0.46

• 0.5

• 0.41

In the final order, which number comes second?

• 0.46

• 0.5

• 0.41

• 0.408