19.25 < 19.053
We need to check if \(19.25 < 19.053\).
Step 1: Compare the whole-number parts.
\(19\) and \(19\) — they are the same.
Step 2: Compare the tenths place.
Write both numbers to the same number of decimal places by adding zeros:
\(19.25 = 19.250\)
\(19.053 = 19.053\)
Now look at the tenths digits:
For \(19.250\): tenths = \(2\)
For \(19.053\): tenths = \(0\)
Since \(2 > 0\), we already know:
\(19.250 > 19.053\)
Conclusion:
\(19.25\) is greater than \(19.053\).
So the statement \(19.25 < 19.053\) is false.