Decimal Comparisons: Real-Life Scenarios for Grade 5

Lily has $3.75, and Jake has $3.50. Who has more money?

• Lily has less money.

• Lily has more money.

• Jake has more money.

• They have the same amount of money.

A store sells two types of candy: one for $1.25 and another for $1.30. Which candy is cheaper?

• The candy for $1.25 is more expensive.

• The candy for $1.30 is cheaper.

• The candy for $1.25 is cheaper.

• Both candies are the same price.

Tom ran 2.5 miles, while Sarah ran 2.75 miles. Who ran further?

• Sarah ran further.

• Both ran the same distance.

• Sarah ran less than Tom.

• Tom ran further.

A book costs $12.99, and a magazine costs $9.50. Which is more expensive?

• The book is more expensive.

• The book and magazine are equally priced.

• Both cost the same.

• The magazine is more expensive.

In a race, Alex finished in 3.45 minutes, and Ben finished in 3.50 minutes. Who had the better time?

• Alex

• Neither finished the race

• Ben

• Both had the same time

A bottle of juice is 1.2 liters, and a bottle of soda is 1.5 liters. Which bottle has more liquid?

• The bottle of soda is smaller than the bottle of juice.

• The bottle of juice has more liquid.

• Both bottles have the same amount of liquid.

• The bottle of soda has more liquid.

Emma scored 89.5 on her math test, while Noah scored 89.7. Who scored higher?

• Noah scored lower.

• Both scored the same.

• Emma scored higher.

• Noah scored higher.

A pizza costs $8.99, and a salad costs $7.50. How much more expensive is the pizza than the salad?

• $2.49

• $0.99

• $1.49

• $3.00

The temperature in the morning was 15.6°C, and in the afternoon, it was 17.2°C. When was it warmer?

• Morning

• Evening

• Afternoon

• Night

A car traveled 25.5 miles on Monday and 30.2 miles on Tuesday. Which day had more travel?

• Monday

• Tuesday

• Both days had equal travel

• Wednesday