Question

choose the correct symbol to compare these numbers. 1.5 ? 1.500

Explanation:

Step1: Recall decimal place value

Adding trailing zeros to the right of the decimal point in a decimal number doesn't change its value. So, 1.5 can be written as 1.500 by adding two zeros at the end of the decimal part.

Step2: Compare the two numbers

Since 1.5 is equivalent to 1.500 (because the extra zeros in 1.500 don't add any value), we use the equal sign.

Answer:

$=$ (or the middle option with the "=" symbol)