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A jeweller compares two gold pieces of mass 0.305 g and 0.35 g.
A helper says 0.305 is greater because 305 is greater than 35.
Which is actually greater and why?

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  • A0.35 is greater; write both to thousandths as 0.350 and 0.305, then 350 > 305
  • B0.305 is greater because 305 > 35
  • CThey are equal
  • D0.305 is greater because it has more decimal places

Step-by-Step Solution

Make the places equal: 0.35 = 0.350 and 0.305 stays. Compare 350 and 305 thousandths: 350 > 305, so 0.35 > 0.305. The helper is wrong.
Answer: A) 0.35 is greater; write both to thousandths as 0.350 and 0.305, then 350 > 305

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