Question

Explain why the value of 2.8 is greater than the value of 2.58.

2.58 is greater than 2.8 because 2.8 is closer to 0 on a number line.
2.58 is less than 2.8 because 2.58 is closer to 3 on a number line.
2.8 is greater than 2.58 because 2.8 is closer to 3 on a number line.
2.8 is less than 2.58 because 2.58 is closer to 0 on a number line. The letter on the number line represents one and eighty-five hundredths.

Answer 1

(C)

Explanation:

2.8 is greater than 2.58 - because 2.8 is closer to 3 on the number line.

Answer 2

Explanation:

2.8 is greater than 2.58 - because 2.8 is closer to 3 on the number line.