Decimal Comparison: Finding the Largest Value of 0.41

Question

Which of the following numbers is larger in value than 0.41 0.41 :

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:00 Choose the larger number from the given number
00:03 Let's compare the digits of the numbers
00:08 The digit 0 is smaller than 1, therefore the number is smaller
00:11 Let's check the next number, using the same method
00:17 We can always add 0 to the right side of the last digit
00:20 The digit 1 is larger than 0, therefore the number is larger
00:23 Let's check the next number, using the same method
00:26 We can always add 0 to the right side of the last digit
00:29 The digit 0 is smaller than 1, therefore the number is smaller
00:33 Let's check the next number, using the same method
00:36 We can see that the numbers are equal
00:41 And this is the solution to the question

Step-by-Step Solution

In order to determine the correct answer, let's proceed to compare our number with the numbers in the answers:

Observe the answers:

0.401 - By adding 0 to our number we are able to compare 0.401 and 0.410. Given that the hundredths digit is 0 and 0 is less than 1, this is not the correct answer.

0.411 - Once again by adding 0 to our number we are able to compare 0.411 and 0.410. Due to the fact that the thousandths digit is 1 and 1 is greater than 0, this is the correct answer.

0.4 - We'll add another 0 to the answer number and compare 0.40 and 0.41. Since the hundredths digit is 0 and 0 is less than 1, this is not the correct answer.

0.41 - Since both numbers are equal to each other, this is not the correct answer.

Answer

0.411 0.411