Comparing and Ordering Rational Numbers in Real Life

1. Sarah has 3/4 of a pizza left, and Tom has 2/3 of a pizza left. Who has more pizza?

• Sarah has less pizza.

• Sarah has more pizza.

• They have the same amount of pizza.

• Tom has more pizza.

2. A runner completed a race in 5.2 minutes, while another runner finished in 5.5 minutes. Who finished faster?

• The runner who finished in 5.5 minutes.

• The runner who finished in 5.2 minutes.

• The runner who finished in 6.0 minutes.

• Both runners finished at the same time.

3. In a science experiment, Lisa measured 1.5 liters of water, and Mark measured 1.25 liters. How much more water did Lisa measure than Mark?

• 1 liter

• 0.25 liters

• 0.5 liters

• 0.75 liters

4. A store sells apples for $1.25 per pound and oranges for $1.50 per pound. Which fruit is cheaper per pound?

• Oranges are cheaper per pound.

• Both fruits cost the same per pound.

• Apples are cheaper per pound.

• Apples and oranges are equally priced.

5. During a sale, a shirt costs $15.99 and a pair of pants costs $19.99. Which item is less expensive?

• The shirt is less expensive.

• The shirt and pants are equally priced.

• The pants are less expensive.

• Both items cost the same.

6. A recipe calls for 2/5 cup of sugar, and another recipe calls for 1/2 cup of sugar. Which recipe requires more sugar?

• Both recipes require the same amount of sugar.

• The recipe that calls for 2/5 cup of sugar requires more sugar.

• The recipe that calls for 1/2 cup of sugar requires more sugar.

• The recipe that calls for 1/4 cup of sugar requires more sugar.

7. A car traveled 150.5 miles on Monday and 120.75 miles on Tuesday. How many more miles did the car travel on Monday than Tuesday?

• 40.75 miles

• 35.5 miles

• 25.5 miles

• 29.75 miles

8. Emma read 3.1 books in January and 2.9 books in February. Did she read more books in January or February?

• January

• 3.1 books

• February

• 5.0 books

9. A baker made 2.25 kg of bread and 1.75 kg of pastries. How much more bread did the baker make than pastries?

• 0.50 kg

• 1.50 kg

• 0.75 kg

• 1.00 kg

10. In a math test, Alex scored 88.5 points, and Jamie scored 92.0 points. Who scored higher?

• Neither scored higher

• Both scored the same

• Jamie

• Alex