Question

What is the appropriate symbol? 1.42 _____ 1.420 = < >

Answer 1

=

Explanation:

1.42 is equal to 1.420. The 0 adds no value since it is after the decimal point so 1.420 is just 1.42, which is equal to itself, 1.42.

Answer 2

=

Explanation:

When you are looking at decimals, specifically on the right side of the decimal point, the amount of 0's after the last given non-0 digit can be disregarded.

1.420 is the same as 1.42

With this given information:

1.42 ____ 1.420

1.42 ____ 1.42

1.42 = 1.42

= would be your sign.

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