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Question: Mr. Mike and Mr. Josh reach the finish line in 14.2 seconds and 14.4 seconds in a swimming competition. Are the two decimals equivalent?


A ) No
B ) Yes

Steps to derive

1 As the whole numbers of both the decimal numbers are equal, compare their decimal parts.

2 4 tenths is greater than 2 tenths.

3 14.4 is greater than 14.2.

4 So, the decimals are not equivalent.



Hence the right answer is Option A

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