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Two athletes recorded times 9.84 s and 9.8 s.
Deepak claims the difference between them is in the tenths place. By comparing carefully, is Deepak right, and which time is smaller?

Class 6Comparing DecimalsDecimals
  • ADeepak is wrong; tenths are equal, 9.8 is smaller (decided at hundredths)
  • BDeepak is right; 9.84 is smaller
  • CDeepak is right; 9.8 is smaller
  • DBoth times are equal

Step-by-Step Solution

Write 9.8 as 9.80. Tenths equal (8=8). Hundredths: 0 < 4, so 9.80 < 9.84. The difference is decided at the hundredths place, and 9.8 is smaller. Deepak is wrong.
Answer: A) Deepak is wrong; tenths are equal, 9.8 is smaller (decided at hundredths)

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