Question

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study paths tx math bridge - stage 1 unit test: decimals
decim
unit: decimals
progress:
the movement of the progress bar may be uneven because questions can be worth more or less (no
which of the following is true?
21.48 > 21.42
45.88 > 45.89
14.5 < 14.39
61.02 > 61.2

Explanation:

Step1: Compare 21.48 and 21.42

Whole parts equal (21). Tenths equal (4). Hundredths: 8 > 2 → 21.48 > 21.42 (true).

Step2: Check 45.88 > 45.89

Hundredths: 8 < 9 → false.

Step3: Check 14.5 < 14.39

14.5 = 14.50. Tenths:5 >3 → false.

Step4: Check 61.02 >61.2

61.2=61.20. Tenths:0 <2 → false.

Answer:

A. 21.48 > 21.42