1 century is greater
The definition of a decade is 10 years. 8 decades would be 8 x 10 = 80 years.The definition of a century is 100 years.
Four score years, or eight decades.
One and a quarter centuries. Or 1/8 of a millenium. ================================ Another contributor added: 12 and 1/2 decades
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1 century is greater
The definition of a decade is 10 years. 8 decades would be 8 x 10 = 80 years.The definition of a century is 100 years.
Decade = 10 years Century = 100 years so 8 decades mean 80 years which are smaller than 1 century.
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Four score years, or eight decades.
.8 is greater than .1 or 8/10 is greater than 1/10
One and a quarter centuries. Or 1/8 of a millenium. ================================ Another contributor added: 12 and 1/2 decades
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There is no reason to suppose that it is. Nor, with over 8 decades of the century remaining, is it likely to be considered so.
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Assuming the question is 1/2 and 1/8? Yes, 1/2 is greater (larger) than 1/8.