Question

Compare the values of the following numbers, using the symbols > (greater than), < (less than), and = (equal to).

0.5 _____0.500

Answer 1

0.5 = 0.500

Explanation:

Both numbers are five-tenths. The zeros to the right of the 5 are not place holders and do not change the value of the number.

0.5 = 0.500