1. **Problem Statement:** Arrange the given numbers in ascending order (from smallest to largest). 2. **Given Numbers:** 1.034, 1.5, 0.09, 0.572, 2.18, 3.001, 2.6, 2.0 3. **Method:** To order decimals, compare their values digit by digit starting from the left of the decimal point. 4. **Step-by-step comparison:** - 0.09 is the smallest because it is less than 1. - Next is 0.572, which is less than 1 but greater than 0.09. - Then 1.034, which is just above 1. - Followed by 1.5. - Then 2.0. - Next 2.18. - Then 2.6. - Finally 3.001, the largest. 5. **Final ascending order:** $$0.09 < 0.572 < 1.034 < 1.5 < 2.0 < 2.18 < 2.6 < 3.001$$ This ordering helps understand the relative sizes of decimal numbers clearly.