Which of the following has the smallest value
a. 0.0002
b. 2/1000
c. (0.2)²/2
d. (2/100) ÷ 0.01

Solution:

Let us compare the decimals of the above-given options. We convert fractions to decimals.

a. 0.0002
b. 2/1000 = 0.002
c. (0.2)²/2 = 0.04/2 = 0.02
d. (2/100) ÷ 0.01 = 2/100 ÷ 1/100 = 2

the one which has the smallest value is 0.0002. The rest options on further simplification give greater value. 

✦ Try This: (2/100) ÷ 0.01 is equal to?

The given problem can be solved using the decimal rules and division property.

☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Maths Chapter 2

NCERT Exemplar Class 7 Maths Chapter 2 Solved Ex 9

Which of the following has the smallest value, a. 0.0002, b. 2/1000, c. (0.2)²/2, d. (2/100) ÷ 0.01

Summary:

On applying decimal rules we observed that 0.0002 has the smallest value.

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