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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-09-18

Which is greatest and which is least: 9.9, 9.09, 9.990?

1. Using the digits 0, 4, 7, and 9, write the greatest decimal possible in thousandths.

2. Using the digits 0, 3, 5, and 9, write the least decimal possible in thousandths.

Asked by Anonymous

Answer (2)

From the least to the greatest:
9.09, 9.9, 9.990
If you're messed up with sth like this just write the numbers with equal amount of digits:
9.09, 9.90, 9.99 - and now just compare the numbers after the dot :)
Digits 0, 4, 7, 9: 9,740
Digits 0,3,5,9: 0,359

Answered by SlowZasob | 2024-06-10

The least decimal is 9.09 and the greatest is 9.990. The greatest decimal using the digits 0, 4, 7, and 9 is 9.740, while the least decimal using digits 0, 3, 5, and 9 is 0.359.
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Answered by SlowZasob | 2024-12-26