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AQA GCSE · Question 05.1 · Number
Complete the statement using one of these symbols: <, =, >
2.54 ___ 2.508
Complete the statement using one of these symbols: <, =, >
2.54 ___ 2.508
Answer options:
A.
<
B.
=
C.
How to approach this question
1. Compare the digits of the two numbers from left to right.
2. The units digit is the same (2).
3. The tenths digit is the same (5).
4. The hundredths digit is different. Compare 4 and 0.
5. Since 4 is greater than 0, the number 2.54 is greater than 2.508.
Full Answer
C.>✓ Correct
To compare decimals, we look at the digits in each place value, starting from the left.
1. **Units place:** Both numbers have a 2. (2 = 2)
2. **Tenths place:** Both numbers have a 5. (5 = 5)
3. **Hundredths place:** The first number has a 4. The second number has a 0.
4. **Comparison:** Since 4 is greater than 0, the first number, 2.54, is greater than the second number, 2.508.
The correct symbol is > (greater than).
So, 2.54 > 2.508.
Common mistakes
✗ Thinking 2.508 is larger because it has more digits.
✗ Confusing the < and > symbols.
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