Question

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

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

Answer 1

The correct option is D 7.231 lb

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 $=7.342$ lb
So, the weight of the electronic waste should to be "less" than $7.342$ lb.

So, compare the lowest weight $7.231$ lb with $7.342$ lb.
At the tenths place, $2<3$
So, $7.231<7.342$

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

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