Question

Choose the correct weight of the electronic waste that can be put in the garbage bin.

• A. 7.492 kg
• B. 7.601 kg
• C. 7.566 kg
• D. 7.231 kg

Answer 1

The correct option is D 7.231 kg

Comparing all the decimals in the options in a place value table,

In the tenths place, $6>5>4>2$. ​

​So, the decimals can be compared as: $7.601>7.566>7.492>7.231$

Weight of the bin $=7.342$ kg
So, the weight of the electronic waste should be "less" than $7.342$ kg.

So, compare the lowest weight $7.231$ kg with $7.342$ kg.

At the tenths place, $2<3$
So, $7.231<7.342$

​∴ $7.231$ kg is the only weight less than $7.342$ kg.

Hence, the correct weight of the electronic waste that can be put in the garbage bin is $7.231$ kg.