Question

Which statement best compares the value of the 4 in each of these numbers? A: 16.942 B: 9.214 A) (40 < 400) The value of the 4 in A is 40, and the value of the 4 in B is 400. B) (.4 < .004) The value of the 4 in A is .4, and the value of the 4 in B is .004. C) (.04 > .004) The value of the 4 in A is .04, and the value of the 4 in B is .004. D) (.004 > .04) The value of the 4 in A is .004, and the value of the 4 in B is .04.

Answer 1

First, let us write the place values of 4 in A and B.

In A, the number is 16.942 and the place value of 4 is 0.04.

In B, the number is 9.214 and the place value of 4 is 0.004.

It is clear that 0.04 > 0.004.

Hence, statement C best compares the value of 4 in each number.