242 compared to 272 with a place value chart

Place Value Chart
Hundreds Tens Ones Tenths
242 2 4 2 . 0
272 2 7 2 . 0
  • The (4) in the tens place in 242.0 is less than the (7) in the tens place in 272.0
  • Therefore 242 < 272 (242 is less than 272)

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