Comparing and Ordering Rational Numbers

Which of the following is a rational number?

• √2

• π

• 0.75

• e

What type of decimal is associated with irrational numbers?

• None of the above

• Terminating

• Repeating

• Non-terminating and non-repeating

Which symbol represents 'greater than'?

• <

• ≠

• =

• >

What is the first step in comparing rational numbers?

• Plot the numbers on a number line

• Use a calculator

• Convert them to decimals

• Compare their absolute values

If -3 is plotted on a number line, where would it be in relation to -1?

• Cannot be determined

• At the same position

• To the left

• To the right

Which temperature is warmer: -9 5/8°F or -2.8°F?

• -9 5/8°F

• -2.8°F

• Both are the same

• Cannot be determined

Order the following from least to greatest: -1 3/4, 2.6, -4.3.

• -1 3/4, -4.3, 2.6

• -4.3, -1 3/4, 2.6

• -4.3, 2.6, -1 3/4

• 2.6, -1 3/4, -4.3

Which is smaller: -5 3/4 or -5.3?

• -5.3

• Cannot be determined

• -5 3/4

• Both are equal

How many sections should a number line be divided into to plot -2 5/6?

• 4

• 10

• 6

• 5

Which is correct: -2 5/6 < -2.7 or -2.7 < -2 5/6?

• Cannot be determined

• -2.7 < -2 5/6

• -2 5/6 < -2.7

• Both are equal