Question

compare the numbers 5.0 and 0.5. how many times greater is 5.0 than 0.5

Answer 1

5 is 10 times greater
because to get to 5 from .5 move the decimal
point one place to the right which is the same as multiplying by 10

hope this helps

Answer 2

Answer:

5.0  is 10 times greater than 0.5.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given  : compare the numbers 5.0 and 0.5.

To find :  how many times greater is 5.0 than 0.5.

Solution : We have given 5.0 and 0.5.

We can see 5 .0 is at the ones place  = 5.

In 0 .5

5 is at the tenth place  = $\frac{5}{10}$.

We can say

5 = $\frac{5}{10}* 10$.

So, 5.0  is 10 times greater than 0.5.

Therefore, 5.0  is 10 times greater than 0.5.