Question

Exit Find the digit 5 in each of these numbers. 15.2 3.5 The 5 in 3.5 is 1 place to the right of the 5 in 15.2. Which sentence correctly compares the values? A. The value of the 5 in 3.5 is times the value of the 5 in 15.2. B. The value of the 5 in 3.5 is times the value of the 5 in 15.2. C. The value of the 5 in 3.5 is 10 times the value of the 5 in 15.2. D. The value of the 5 in 3.5 is 100 times the value of the 5 in 15.2.

Answer 1

The value of the 5 in 3.5 is 1/10 times the value of the 5 in 15.2

Explanation:

15.2

2 = tenth = 2/10 = 0.2

5 = unit = 5

1 = tens = 10

3.5

5 = tenth = 5/10 = 0.5

3 = units =3

5 tenth ÷ 5 units

= 5/10 ÷ 5

= 5/10 × 1/5

= 5/50

= 1/10

Check:

1/10 × 5

= 5/10

= 0.5