Which is greater? (i) 0.888 (or) 0.28 (ii) 23.914 (or) 23.915

1.	Which is greater? (i) 0.888 (or) 0.28 (ii) 23.914 (or) 23.915
Answer» (i) 0.888 (or) 0.28 The whole number parts is equal for both the numbers. Comparing the digits in the tenths place we get, 8 > 2. 0.888 > 0.28 ∴ 0.888 is greater. (ii) 23.914 or 23.915 The whole number part is equal in both the numbers. Also the tenth place and hundredths place are also equal. ∴ Comparing the thousandths place, we get 5 > 4. 23.915 > 23.914 ∴ 23.915 is greater.

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(i) 0.888 (or) 0.28

The whole number parts is equal for both the numbers.

Comparing the digits in the tenths place we get, 8 > 2.

0.888 > 0.28

∴ 0.888 is greater.

(ii) 23.914 or 23.915

The whole number part is equal in both the numbers.

Also the tenth place and hundredths place are also equal.

∴ Comparing the thousandths place, we get 5 > 4.

23.915 > 23.914

∴ 23.915 is greater.

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