Question

which of the following numbers is the smallest?

.27
9%
.7
1/2

Explanation:

Convert all values to decimals

$$
LATEXBLOCK0
$$

Compare the decimal values

$$ 0.09 < 0.27 < 0.50 < 0.70 $$

Identify the smallest value

$$ \text{Smallest} = 0.09 = 9\% $$

Answer:

• (A) .27
• (B) 9% (Correct answer)
• (C) .7
• (D) 1/2