Question

Which answer choice shows the decimals in order from least to greatest

A.1.121, 1.53, 1.432, 1.21
B.1.53, 1.432, 1.21, 1.121
C.1.21, 1.121, 1.432, 1.53
D.1.121, 1.21, 1.432, 1.53

Answer 1

Option A

1.121, 1.53, 1.432, 1.21

1 = 1 = 1 = 1

1.121, 1.53, 1.432, 1.21

1 < 5 < 4 < 2 (False)

Option B

1.53, 1.432, 1.21, 1.121

1 = 1 = 1 = 1

1.53, 1.432, 1.21, 1.121

5 < 4 < 2 < 1 (False)

Option C

1.21, 1.121, 1.432, 1.53

1 = 1 = 1 = 1

1.21, 1.121, 1.432, 1.53

2 < 1 < 4 < 5 (False)

Option D

1.121, 1.21, 1.432, 1.53

1 = 1 = 1 = 1

1.121, 1.21, 1.432, 1.53

1 < 2 < 4 < 5 (True)

Final Answer:

Option D is correct.

Answer 2

D.1.121, 1.21, 1.432, 1.53

Explanation:

Look at it as money:

$1.12

$1.21

$1.43

$1.53

We know that D states the money from least to greatest.

Or

We can convert them to fractions by Decimals can be written in fraction form. To convert a decimal to a fraction, place the decimal number over its place value. For example, in 0.6, the six is in the tenths place, so we place 6 over 10 to create the equivalent fraction, 6/10. If needed, simplify the fraction.