Question

What is the correct order of these numbers from least to greatest?

A) -5.6, 2.2, 9, 12

B) -5.6, 2.2, 12, 9

C) 2.2, -5.6, 9, 12

D) 12, 9, 2.2, -5.6

Answer 1

The correct order of the numbers -5.6, 2.2, 9, 12 from least to greatest is A) -5.6, 2.2, 9, 12.

Step-by-step explanation:

To arrange the numbers -5.6, 2.2, 9, 12 in order from least to greatest, we first identify the smallest and largest values. Negative numbers are smaller than positive numbers, so -5.6 would be the smallest. Then we compare the positive numbers in ascending order. Considering this, the correct order of the numbers is -5.6, 2.2, 9, 12.

Hence, the correct option that lists these numbers from least to greatest is:

• A) -5.6, 2.2, 9, 12

Options B), C), and D) do not list the numbers in the correct ascending order.