Question

The number $0.08$ is greater than $0.081$.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Step 1: Converting the given decimals into like decimals

$0.08\to 0.080$

$0.081\to 0.081$

Step 2: Placing the numbers in the place value chart

$1$	$.$	$\frac{1}{10}$	$\frac{1}{100}$	$\frac{1}{1000}$
Ones	Decimal point	Tenths	Hundredths	Thousandths
$0$	$.$	$0$	$8$	$0$

$1$	$.$	$\frac{1}{10}$	$\frac{1}{100}$	$\frac{1}{1000}$
Ones	Decimal point	Tenths	Hundredths	Thousandths
$0$	$.$	$0$	$8$	$1$

Step 3: Comparing the digits at corresponding place values

Digits at ones, tenths and hundredths place are same,so comparing digits at thousandths place

$0<1$

Therefore, $0.08<0.081$.