Question

which number in the following group represents the smallest amount?

79 .99 7 .777 .7 .9

79
.99
7
.777
.7
.9

Explanation:

Convert all numbers to decimals with equal place values

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Compare the converted values

$$ 0.700 < 0.777 < 0.900 < 0.990 < 7.000 < 79.000 $$

Identify the smallest value

$$ \text{Smallest} = 0.700 = .7 $$

Answer:

• 79
• .99
• 7
• .777
• .7 (Correct answer)
• .9