Underwater Math: Comparing Decimals

What is the primary purpose of comparison symbols in mathematics?

• To add numbers together

• To determine which number is larger or smaller

• To multiply numbers

• To divide numbers

When comparing the numbers 8.142 and 8.196, which place value helps determine the larger number?

• Tenths place

• Ones place

• Hundredths place

• Thousandths place

In the comparison of 8.142 and 8.196, which number is greater?

• 8.196

• 8.142

• Cannot be determined

• They are equal

What is the correct inequality statement for the numbers 12.506 and 12.502?

• 12.506 ≤ 12.502

• 12.506 = 12.502

• 12.506 > 12.502

• 12.506 < 12.502

If two numbers are exactly the same, which symbol should be used between them?

• Not equal to

• Greater than

• Less than

• Equal to