Is 4.18 greater of less than 4.2?

Answer 1

4.18 < 4.2

Method to check .

Bring both number to the same number of decimal places by inserting 'zeroes' to the right

Hence

4.18 & 4.20 ( Both now at 2 d.p).

Drop the Decimal pont

418 & 420

It should be clear that 418 < 420 . Hence it follows that 4.18 < 4.2

NB THis method is good for any decimal comparison.

Answer 2

Yes, 4.18 is less than 4.2.

When comparing decimal numbers, the value to the right of the decimal point is the determining factor. In this case, 4.20 is greater than 4.18 because 20 is greater than 18 in the hundredths place.