Using < or >, how does 0.64 compare with 0.6?
A0.64 < 0.6
B0.64 = 0.6
C0.6 > 0.64
D0.64 > 0.6
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 0.64 > 0.6
1. Write both decimals with the same number of decimal places: 0.64 and 0.60.
2. Compare the digits after the decimal point as if they were whole numbers: 64 versus 60.
3. Since 64 is greater than 60, 0.64 is greater than 0.60.
4. So 0.64 > 0.6.
_Source: OpenStax Prealgebra (CC BY 4.0), Ch 5 "Decimals", section 5.1 Decimals_
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