Question

Which has to be true in order for this comparison to be made?

A Three hundredths is larger than three tenths.Three hundredths is larger than three tenths.
B Three tenths is larger than four tenths.Three tenths is larger than four tenths.
C Five hundredths is larger than four hundredths.Five hundredths is larger than four hundredths.
D Five hundredths is larger than 4 tenths.

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

A

`(3)/(100) < (4)/(10) * (10)/(10) = (40)/(100)`

B

`(3)/(100) < (3)/(10) * (10)/(10) = (30)/(100)`

C

`(5)/(100) > (4)/(100)`

D

`(5)/(100) < (4)/(10) * (10)/(10) = (40)/(100)`

Answer 2

C. Five hundredths is larger than four hundredths.Five hundredths is larger than four hundredths.