Directions· Comparison Questions
In the following problems there are two values, one in column A and the other in column B, followed by four answers. Choose the right answer.
There is only ONE correct answer to each question.
Compare: Column A — 9 − 0.004; Column B — 9 − 0.0044.
- The value in column A is greater.
- The value in column B is greater.
- The two values are equal.
- The information provided is not sufficient to decide.
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Correct answer: A. The value in column A is greater.
Why
Subtracting a smaller amount (0.004) from 9 leaves a larger result than subtracting a larger amount (0.0044), so column A is greater.
