Compare & Order Rational Numbers

Front

What is a rational number?

Back

A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

Front

How do you compare two rational numbers?

Back

To compare two rational numbers, convert them to a common format (like decimals or fractions) and then determine which is greater, lesser, or equal.

Front

What does it mean to order numbers in descending order?

Back

Ordering numbers in descending order means arranging them from the greatest to the least.

Front

What is the decimal equivalent of 1/3?

Back

The decimal equivalent of 1/3 is approximately 0.333.

Front

How do you convert a percentage to a decimal?

Back

To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide the percentage by 100.

Front

What is the decimal equivalent of 30%?

Back

The decimal equivalent of 30% is 0.30.

Front

How do you compare negative rational numbers?

Back

When comparing negative rational numbers, the number with the lesser absolute value is greater. For example, -3 is greater than -5.

Front

What is the relationship between -0.25 and -1/3?

Back

-0.25 is greater than -1/3 because -0.25 is closer to zero.

Front

What symbol would you use to show that -3 is greater than -5?

Back

The symbol used is > (greater than).

Front

How do you convert -30% to a decimal?

Back

To convert -30% to a decimal, divide -30 by 100, resulting in -0.30.