Question

Which of the following decimals is the smallest?

• A. $2.078$
• B. $2.7$
• C. $2.77$
• D. $2.1$

Answer 1

The correct option is A

$2.078$

Explanation for the correct option:

Option (A): $2.078$

Comparison of decimals:

Given options are $2.7$, $2.1$, $2.77$, $2.078$

At first, we convert the given decimals to like decimals as $2.700,2.100,2.770,2.078$

Since the whole parts are equal, next we compare tenths digits.

Since$0<1<7$

Therefore $2.078$ is the smallest decimal.

Hence, option (A) is the correct option.