Question

Arrange the following number in ascending order such that smallest number is at the top.

• A. 5.1
• B. 4.5
• C. 1.9
• D. 6.1
• E. 5.8

Answer 1

In comparison of decimals, we compare the number left to the decimal point. Decimal which has larger number to the left of decimal point is larger.

So, 1.9 < 4.5 < 5.1, 5.8 < 6.1

If two decimals have same number to the left of decimal point, then we compare number right to decimal points. Number which has larger number to the right of decimal point is larger.

So, 1.9 < 4.5 < 5.1 < 5.8 < 6.1