Is 42.1 greater than 42.09

Answer 1

Yes, 42.1 is greater than 42.09. When comparing two numbers, you start by looking at the digits to the left of the decimal point. In this case, both numbers have 42 as the whole number, which is the same. Then, you move to the first decimal place, where 1 is greater than 0, making 42.1 greater than 42.09.

Answer 2

Writing the numbers in an identical format gives 42.10 and 42.09

The "42" portions are identical so the only portions needing comparison are 0.10 and 0.09.

Is 0.10 > 0.09 Yes it is but this becomes easier to see when multiplied by 100, then

Is 10 > 9 ....Yes it is greater

Answer 3

Well, honey, of course 42.1 is greater than 42.09. It's not rocket science, it's just basic math. So, if you're trying to figure out which number is bigger, go ahead and pick 42.1 and call it a day.

Answer 4

Yes - 42.1 is one hundredth (0.01) greater than 42.09.

Answer 5

No