Question

Jeffrey thinks that the largest place value that 8.21 and 19.5 have in common is the tens place Austin thinks that the largest place value they have in common is the ones place

Answer 1

Neither are correct.

Explanation:

8.21:

Tens Place - 0

Ones Place - 8

Tenths Place - 2

Hundredths Place - 1

19.5:

Tens Place - 1

Ones Place - 9

Tenths Place - 5

Hundredths Place - 0

None of the places are in common, so neither Jeffery nor Austin is correct.

Answer 2

Austin is correct.

Explanation:

19.5 has a tens, ones, and tenths place. 8.21 has a ones, tenths, and hundredths place.