Page 7 - PPT 4

 C. If the whole number part and the digit in the tenths

place are the same, then compare the digit at the

hundredths place and so on.

3. Compare 81.39 and 81.37.

Solution:

In 81.39 and 81.37, the whole number part is the same, i.e.,

81.

In 81.39 and 81.37, the decimal part in the tenths place is the

same, i.e., 3

In 81.39, the decimal part is .39 and the digit in the

hundredths place is 9.

In 81.37, the decimal part is .37 and the digit in the

hundredths place is 7.

But 9 > 7

Therefore, 81.39 > 81.37