Which number is greater, 89 or 12.577? How do you know? Choose the correct answer below.
A.
12.577 is greater. It has more digits than 89.
B.
89 is greater. The greatest place value for both numbers is the tens place. 89 has a greater digit in the tens place than 12.577.
C.
89 is greater. The greatest place value for both numbers is the ones place. 89 has a greater digit in the ones place than 12.577.
D.
12.577 is greater. It is not a whole number.