Question

Arrange the following decimals in the descending order.

$1.022,54.2,32.01$

Answer 1

Steps to compare two decimal numbers are as follows:

Step 1: Change the given decimals into like decimals.

Step 2: Compare the whole number parts. The decimal with greater whole number part is greater than the other decimal.

Step 3: If the decimals have the same whole number part, then compare the digit at the tenths place. The decimal with greater digit at the tenths place is the greater decimal.

Step 4: If the digits at the tenths places are also the same, then compare the digit at the hundredths place. Continue comparing the digits till you find different digits.

$54.200>32.010>1.022$

Hence, ascending order of given decimals is $54.200>32.010>1.022$.