Compare 0.409 and 0.490 with >,<,=

Mathematics · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021

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Given the values: 

0.409

0.490

Designate the proper sign.

Explanation:

In order to designate the proper sign, we simply need to check at the place values of the given decimal. In the tenths place, we have the same digit 4. In the hundredths place, we have a digit of 0 and 9. 9 is greater than 0, therefore we can write the inequality equation as,

0.409 < 0.490

Final answer:

0.409 < 0.490