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Which number is greater?
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A
289,328,875
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189,328,875
The correct answer is "289,328,875".
Solution:
Consider the numbers: 289,328,875 and 189,328,875.
Notice that both numbers have nine digits.
Write these numbers in a place value chart.
We compare the hundred millions digits.
We observe that the hundred millions digit in 289,328,875 is 2 and in 189,328,875 is 1.
Now, 2 is greater than 1.
So, 289,328,875 > 189,328,875.
That is, the number 289,328,875 is greater than 189,328,875.