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Which answer choice shows the decimals in order from least to greatest

A.1.121, 1.53, 1.432, 1.21
B.1.53, 1.432, 1.21, 1.121
C.1.21, 1.121, 1.432, 1.53
D.1.121, 1.21, 1.432, 1.53

User George Lica
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2 Answers

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16 votes

Solution:

Option A

1.121, 1.53, 1.432, 1.21

1 = 1 = 1 = 1

1.121, 1.53, 1.432, 1.21

1 < 5 < 4 < 2 (False)

Option B

1.53, 1.432, 1.21, 1.121

1 = 1 = 1 = 1

1.53, 1.432, 1.21, 1.121

5 < 4 < 2 < 1 (False)

Option C

1.21, 1.121, 1.432, 1.53

1 = 1 = 1 = 1

1.21, 1.121, 1.432, 1.53

2 < 1 < 4 < 5 (False)

Option D

1.121, 1.21, 1.432, 1.53

1 = 1 = 1 = 1

1.121, 1.21, 1.432, 1.53

1 < 2 < 4 < 5 (True)

Final Answer:

Option D is correct.

User Nalin Mathur
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15 votes

Answer:

D.1.121, 1.21, 1.432, 1.53

Explanation:

Look at it as money:

$1.12

$1.21

$1.43

$1.53

We know that D states the money from least to greatest.

Or

We can convert them to fractions by Decimals can be written in fraction form. To convert a decimal to a fraction, place the decimal number over its place value. For example, in 0.6, the six is in the tenths place, so we place 6 over 10 to create the equivalent fraction, 6/10. If needed, simplify the fraction.

User Bob Marti
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