which of the following is the smallest value a. 0.22 b. 0.2 c. 0.202 d. 0.022 e. 2.00 ??

Think of these numbers as money.

0.22 = 22 cents
0.20 = 20 cents
0.202 = 20.2 cents
0.022 = 2.2 cents
2.00 = 200 cents (2 dollars)

.022

To determine the smallest value among the given options, we need to compare the numbers.

Starting with the decimals, we compare the digit at the tenths place (the second digit after the decimal point).

a. 0.22 has a 2 at the tenths place.
b. 0.2 also has a 2 at the tenths place.
c. 0.202 has a 0 at the tenths place.
d. 0.022 has a 2 at the tenths place.
e. 2.00 is a whole number and does not have a tenths place.

Thus, the smallest value is option c. 0.202, as it has a 0 at the tenths place compared to the 2s in the other options.