Question

In the number 9,999.999, how does the 9 in the hundredths place compare to the 9 in the place to its left?

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

The 9 in the hundredth place means 0.01 so this can be 1/10 of the number on its left and 1/100 of the number 2 places to the left and will be 1/1000 3 places to the left and will continue with the number of terms to the left adding 1, 0.

1 place left means 1 more 0; 1/10

2 place left means 2 more 0s; 1/100

3 places left means 3 more 0s; 1/1000