Question

Ronny bought a basketball of diameter 14.10 cm. If the diameter of the basket is 14.06 cm, will the ball pass through the basket?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Maybe
• D. Can’t be determined

Answer 1

The correct option is B No

The ball will pass through the basket ,if the diameter of the basket is greater than the diameter of the ball

Diameter of the basket = 14.06 cm
Diameter of the ball = 14.10 cm

Comparing the whole number part of the decimal ,we have both to be equal

Comparing the tenth place ,
14.06 has 0 in the tenth place (diameter of basket)
14.10 has 1 in the the tenth place (diameter of the ball )

0 < 1 ;
Hence 14.06 (diameter of the basket) < 14.10 (diameter of the ball )

Therefore the ball will not pass through the basket