Question

Which statement is true about this comparison? 0.739>0.7380 CLEAR CHECK It is correct because placing a zero at the end of a decimal makes it smaller. It is correct. The digits in the tenths and hundredths places are the same, but in the thousandths place, 9 is greater than 8. It is incorrect because 0.7380 has more digits after the decimal point. It is incorrect. 739 is less than 7,380.

Answer 1

It is correct. The digits in the tenths and hundredths places are the same, but in the thousandths place, 9 is greater than 8

Explanation:

Given

`0.739 > 0.7380`

Required

Select the true statement

Analyzing both number base on the place value.

Tenth: 7 = 7

Hundredth: 3 = 3

Thousandth: 9 > 8

Hence, the statement is correct.

Option B answers the question because 9 is greater than 8