Ordering Mixed Numbers and Fractions in Real Life

1. Sarah has 2 1/2 meters of ribbon, and Tom has 2 3/4 meters. Who has more ribbon?

• They have the same amount of ribbon.

• Sarah has more ribbon.

• Tom has less ribbon.

• Tom has more ribbon.

2. A recipe calls for 3/4 cup of sugar, and another recipe calls for 2/4 cup. Which recipe uses more sugar?

• The recipe that calls for 3/4 cup of sugar uses more sugar.

• The recipe that calls for 3/4 cup of sugar uses less sugar.

• The recipe that calls for 2/4 cup of sugar uses more sugar.

• Both recipes use the same amount of sugar.

3. Emily read 1 1/3 books last month, and her friend read 1 1/2 books. Who read more books?

• Emily's friend read more books.

• Neither of them read any books.

• Emily read more books.

• They read the same number of books.

4. In a race, Jake finished in 3/5 of a mile, while Lily finished in 2/5 of a mile. Who ran further?

• They ran the same distance.

• Jake ran further.

• Lily ran further.

• Neither ran further.

5. A plant grew 1 2/3 inches in one week and 1 1/2 inches in another week. How much did the plant grow in total?

• 4 inches

• 2 1/4 inches

• 3 inches

• 3 1/6 inches

6. At the store, a pack of pencils costs 1 1/4 dollars, and a pack of erasers costs 1 1/2 dollars. Which pack is more expensive?

• The pack of erasers is more expensive.

• The pack of pencils is more expensive.

• The pack of erasers costs less than the pack of pencils.

• Both packs cost the same.

7. During a sale, a shirt costs 2/3 of the original price, and a pair of pants costs 1/2 of the original price. Which item is cheaper?

• The pants are cheaper than the shirt.

• Both items cost the same during the sale.

• The shirt is cheaper than the pants.

• Cannot determine without specific prices.

8. A baker made 3/8 of a cake and 1/4 of a pie. Which dessert has more volume?

• The cake and pie have no volume.

• The cake has more volume.

• Both desserts have equal volume.

• The pie has more volume.

9. In a class, 3/10 of the students prefer soccer, and 4/10 prefer basketball. Which sport is more popular?

• Tennis

• Baseball

• Basketball

• Soccer

10. A gardener planted 2 1/4 rows of flowers and 2 1/2 rows of vegetables. How many rows did the gardener plant in total?

• 4 1/2

• 4 3/4

• 3 1/2

• 5 1/4