Compare the decimals: 0.009 ? 0.01
Aptitude
Decimal Fraction
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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A0.009 < 0.01
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B0.009 > 0.01
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C0.009 = 0.01
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DNot comparable
Answer
Correct Answer: 0.009 < 0.01
Explanation
Problem restatementDecide the correct comparison symbol between 0.009 and 0.01.
Concept/ApproachPad decimals to the same number of places and compare digit by digit.
Step-by-Step comparison 0.009 = 0.0090 0.01 = 0.0100 Compare thousandths: 9 < 10 (i.e., 0.0090 < 0.0100)
Verification/AlternativeAs fractions: 0.009 = 9/1000; 0.01 = 1/100 = 10/1000 ⇒ 9/1000 < 10/1000.
Common pitfalls
- Thinking more digits means a larger number; value depends on place value, not digit count.
Final Answer0.009 < 0.01