To compare the two weights, we can look at the values directly:
- 0.562 kg
- 0.526 kg
When comparing the two values, we can break it down as follows:
- Compare the whole number part: both are 0, so we move to the tenths place.
- Compare the tenths place: they are both 5 (0.5 and 0.5), so we move to the hundredths place.
- Compare the hundredths place: they are both 6 (0.56 and 0.52), so we move to the thousandths place.
- Compare the thousandths place: 2 (in 0.526) is less than 6 (in 0.562).
Thus, we can conclude that:
0.562 > 0.526
Now, let's evaluate the statements:
A. 0.562 > 0.526 because 6 hundredths is greater than 2 hundredths. (This is incorrect because the comparison is about thousandths, not hundredths).
B. 0.562 > 0.526 because 6 thousandths is greater than 2 thousandths. (This is correct: since 0.562 has 6 thousandths and 0.526 has 2 thousandths).
C. 0.562 < 0.526 because 2 hundredths is less than 6 hundredths. (Incorrect: the statement is the opposite of what is true).
D. 0.562 < 0.526 because 2 thousandths is less than 6 thousandths. (Incorrect: this is also the opposite of what is true).
The correct statement is:
B. 0.562 > 0.526 because 6 thousandths is greater than 2 thousandths.