Which statement correctly compares the numbers?
− 0.8 > −7/10
-0.75 < -0.5
-5.25 > -1.9
10 < 9 4/5
- 0.8 > -7/10
B.
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@Hi negatives are opposite of positive numbers 2 is greater than 1 and -2 is less than -1.
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To compare numbers, we need to make sure they are in the same form or format. In this case, we have a combination of decimal numbers and fractions. Let's first convert the fractions to decimal form and then compare them:
1. − 0.8 > −7/10:
Converting −7/10 to a decimal, we divide 7 by 10, which equals 0.7. Comparing, we have −0.8 > −0.7. This statement is correct.
2. -0.75 < -0.5:
This statement is correct as −0.75 is indeed less than −0.5.
3. -5.25 > -1.9:
This statement is correct as −5.25 is indeed greater than −1.9.
4. 10 < 9 4/5:
To compare this statement, we need to convert the mixed number (9 4/5) into a decimal. We can do this by multiplying the whole number (9) by the denominator (5) and adding the numerator (4), which gives us 49/5 = 9.8. Comparing, we have 10 < 9.8. This statement is incorrect, as 10 is not less than 9 4/5.
To summarize, the correct statements are:
- − 0.8 > −7/10
- -0.75 < -0.5
- -5.25 > -1.9