Question

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

A) 1.234, 1.237, 1.2, 1.48, 2.01
B) 1.2, 1.234, 1.237, 1.48, 2.01
C) 2.01, 1.48, 1.237, 1.234, 1.2
D) 1.2, 1.48, 2.01, 1.234, 1.237

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

The highest number here is 2.01, so we start by looking for an answer that begins with 2.01. Then we compare 1.48, 1.237,1.234, and 1.2. Look into the tenths place to find that 1.48 has a larger tenths place than any other number. continue this cycle to have the full correct order.