Smallest or Largest Values Questions - CCAT Test Prep

This type of question tests your ability to compare numerical values, especially decimals, and quickly identify either the smallest or the largest value. This type of problem helps enhance your skills in interpreting and ranking decimal values, which is useful in everyday situations involving measurements, prices, or data points.

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How to Identify the Smallest or Largest Value

Question 1 - Finding the Smallest Value

Which of the following is the smallest value?

  • A) 1.23
  • B) 0.79
  • C) 0.9
  • D) 0.875
  • E) 1.009

Step-by-Step Mental Solution:

  1. Compare All Values:
    • Start by mentally arranging all the values from smallest to largest. You can do this by comparing each number to identify which value has the smallest whole number or the smallest decimal part.
  2. Compare the Numbers:
    • 1.23: This is greater than 1, so it cannot be the smallest.
    • 0.79: This is less than 1, so it could be a candidate.
    • 0.9: This is also less than 1 but greater than 0.79.
    • 0.875: This is less than 1, but greater than 0.79.
    • 1.009: This is slightly greater than 1, so it cannot be the smallest.
  3. Identify the Smallest Value:
    • The smallest value is 0.79.

Answer: 0.79

Question 2 - Finding the Largest Value

Which of the following is the largest value?

  • A) 2.05
  • B) 1.99
  • C) 2.1
  • D) 1.75
  • E) 2.001

Step-by-Step Mental Solution:

  1. Compare All Values:
    • 2.05: Greater than 1 but less than 2.1.
    • 1.99: Less than 2.
    • 2.1: This is the highest among the values so far.
    • 1.75: Clearly less than 2.
    • 2.001: Slightly above 2, but still less than 2.1.
  2. Identify the Largest Value:
    • The largest value is 2.1.

Answer: 2.1

How to Solve These Questions in Your Head

  1. Arrange by Whole Numbers: If the numbers have different whole numbers, it is easy to determine the smallest or largest just by looking at them.
  2. Compare Decimal Places: When whole numbers are the same, compare the decimal values place by place.
  3. Focus on Simple Comparisons: Compare one number at a time rather than trying to compare all at once. This way, you can identify the value that stands out.

By using these steps, you can easily identify the smallest or largest value quickly in your head.

20 Practice Questions - Smallest and Largest Values

  1. Which of the following is the smallest value?
  • A) 1.34
  • B) 0.56
  • C) 0.87
  • D) 1.12
  • E) 0.78
  1. Which of the following is the largest value?
  • A) 3.45
  • B) 3.56
  • C) 3.67
  • D) 3.58
  • E) 3.42
  1. Which of the following is the smallest value?
  • A) 0.999
  • B) 1.05
  • C) 0.95
  • D) 1.01
  • E) 1.1
  1. Which of the following is the largest value?
  • A) 4.2
  • B) 4.15
  • C) 4.25
  • D) 4.1
  • E) 4.22
  1. Which of the following is the smallest value?
  • A) 0.456
  • B) 0.465
  • C) 0.452
  • D) 0.459
  • E) 0.462
  1. Which of the following is the largest value?
  • A) 5.001
  • B) 5.12
  • C) 5.098
  • D) 5.13
  • E) 5.009
  1. Which of the following is the smallest value?
  • A) 0.875
  • B) 0.88
  • C) 0.879
  • D) 0.877
  • E) 0.876
  1. Which of the following is the largest value?
  • A) 2.56
  • B) 2.61
  • C) 2.59
  • D) 2.65
  • E) 2.6
  1. Which of the following is the smallest value?
  • A) 0.1
  • B) 0.01
  • C) 0.001
  • D) 0.0001
  • E) 0.11
  1. Which of the following is the largest value?
  • A) 6.5
  • B) 6.55
  • C) 6.45
  • D) 6.48
  • E) 6.51
  1. Which of the following is the smallest value?
  • A) 7.12
  • B) 7.2
  • C) 7.19
  • D) 7.15
  • E) 7.13
  1. Which of the following is the largest value?
  • A) 8.9
  • B) 8.99
  • C) 8.95
  • D) 8.91
  • E) 8.92
  1. Which of the following is the smallest value?
  • A) 0.745
  • B) 0.75
  • C) 0.74
  • D) 0.748
  • E) 0.749
  1. Which of the following is the largest value?
  • A) 3.33
  • B) 3.3
  • C) 3.35
  • D) 3.32
  • E) 3.31
  1. Which of the following is the smallest value?
  • A) 1.234
  • B) 1.245
  • C) 1.233
  • D) 1.24
  • E) 1.23
  1. Which of the following is the largest value?
  • A) 9.01
  • B) 9.001
  • C) 9.1
  • D) 9.005
  • E) 9.02
  1. Which of the following is the smallest value?
  • A) 0.9999
  • B) 0.99
  • C) 0.9
  • D) 0.89
  • E) 0.95
  1. Which of the following is the largest value?
  • A) 4.567
  • B) 4.569
  • C) 4.568
  • D) 4.56
  • E) 4.565
  1. Which of the following is the smallest value?
  • A) 5.0
  • B) 5.05
  • C) 5.1
  • D) 4.95
  • E) 5.02
  1. Which of the following is the largest value?
  • A) 0.345
  • B) 0.346
  • C) 0.348
  • D) 0.347
  • E) 0.349

Answers

  1. B) 0.56
  2. C) 3.67
  3. C) 0.95
  4. C) 4.25
  5. C) 0.452
  6. D) 5.13
  7. A) 0.875
  8. D) 2.65
  9. D) 0.0001
  10. B) 6.55
  11. A) 7.12
  12. B) 8.99
  13. C) 0.74
  14. C) 3.35
  15. E) 1.23
  16. C) 9.1
  17. D) 0.89
  18. B) 4.569
  19. D) 4.95
  20. E) 0.349
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