Question

Which of the following decimal is the greatest?

• A. $4.4$
• B. $4.04$
• C. $4.39$
• D. $4.398$

Answer 1

The correct option is A

$4.4$

Explanation for the correct option:

Comparison of decimals:

Given decimal numbers are

$4.4,4.04,4.39,4.398$

We convert the given decimals to like decimals as 4.400, 4.040, 4.390, 4.398

Since whole parts are equal, we compare tenths digits, hundredths digits next thousandths digits, and so on.

Thus 4.4 is the greatest decimal.

Hence, Option (A) is correct.