Question

1. which number makes the comparison true? 30.53 > □ a. 30.491 b. 30.74 c. 30.542 d. 30.6

Explanation:

Step1: Compare tens and ones digits

All numbers have 30 in tens/ones place, so compare decimals.

Step2: Compare tenths place

30.53 has 5 in tenths. Check options:

• A. 30.491: tenths digit 4 < 5
• B. 30.74: tenths digit 7 > 5
• C. 30.542: tenths digit 5, next digit 4 > 3
• D. 30.6: tenths digit 6 > 5

Only 30.491 is less than 30.53.

Answer:

A. 30.491