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Question
Compare the following decimal numbers and find out the smaller number
5.05, 5.50
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Solution
Comparing 5.05 and 5.50
Here the whole number parts of the given two numbers are equal.
Comparing the digits at tenths place, we get 0 < 5.
∴ 5.5 < 5.50
Smallest number is 5.05
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