Comparing Decimals on a Number Line

What is the purpose of using a number line in this video?

• To compare two fractions

• To solve algebraic equations

• To compare two decimal numbers

• To draw geometric shapes

Which number is located exactly halfway between 11 and 12 on the number line?

• 11.2

• 11.5

• 12.0

• 11.8

Which decimal number is represented by 11 and 5/10 on the number line?

• 11.2

• 11.5

• 11.8

• 12.0

How many tenths are marked between 11 and 12 on the number line?

• 12

• 15

• 10

• 5

Where does 11.7 fall in relation to 11.5 on the number line?

• At the same position

• Not on the line

• To the left

• To the right

What does 10/10 represent on this number line?

• 11.0

• 11.5

• 11.9

• 12.0

Which of the following is true based on the number line drawn?

• 11.7 is greater than 11.5

• 11.7 is less than 11.5

• 11.7 is equal to 11.5

• 11.5 and 11.7 are not comparable

Why is 11.7 considered greater than 11.5?

• Because it is to the left on the number line

• Because it is to the right on the number line

• Because it has fewer tenths

• Because it is a smaller number