Which of the following is the largest: 0.0001, 1/1000, (0.1) squared, (1/10) divided by 0.1?

A0.0001

B1/1000

C(0.1) squared

D(1/10) divided by 0.1 ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) (1/10) divided by 0.1

Explanation

(1/10) divided by 0.1 is the largest, equal to 1.

Write each as a decimal to compare.

0.0001 and 1/1000 = 0.001 are both very small.

(0.1) squared = 0.01.

(1/10) / 0.1 = 0.1 / 0.1 = 1.

The largest among these is 1.

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