Question

Which has the least value for 9? *

A. 1.95

B. 0.1039

C. 3.092

D. 2.009​

Answer 1

0.1039

Explanation:

Obtain the place value of 9 in each value and choose the smallest :

1.95

9 is the first digit after the decimal point ; which is equal to 0.9 = tenth place

0.1039

9 is the 4th digit after the decimal point ; which is equal to 0.0009 = ten thousandth place

3.092

9 is the second digit after the decimal point ; which is equal to 0.09 = hundredth place

2.009​

9 is the third digit after the decimal point ; which is equal to 0.009 = thousandth place

Hence the smallest value of 9 among the options given resides in 0.1039 (ten thousandth place).