Question

Put in the correct sign.

45.52 ___ 52.459

• A. >
• B. <
• C. =
• D. Cannot be determined

Answer 1

The correct option is B

<

To compare 45.52 and 52.459, we first compare their whole number parts.

Since $45<52,$ we must have $45.52<\mathrm{52.459.}$

That is, the decimal with the larger whole number part is larger.