Comparing and Ordering Real Numbers

What is the decimal form of the fraction 4/7?

• 0.57

• 0.5

• 0.555

• 0.75

Which method can be used to compare 4/7 and 0.5 bar?

• Convert both to fractions and cross multiply

• Convert both to decimals and subtract

• Convert both to percentages

• Convert both to whole numbers

What is the first step in ordering a list of real numbers?

• Convert all numbers to fractions

• Convert all numbers to decimals

• Divide the list into positive and negative numbers

• Place all numbers on a number line

Where would you place 2/3 on a number line?

• At 0.5

• At 0.66

• At 1.0

• At 0.75

What is the approximate value of 9/5?

• 1.5

• 1.6

• 1.8

• 1.7

Where would you place 10/3 on a number line?

• At 3.14

• At 3.33

• At 3.5

• At 3.0

What is the approximate value of the square root of 17?

• 4.3

• 4.0

• 4.1

• 4.2

Where would you place -1.6 on a number line?

• Just past -0.5

• Just past -1.5

• Just past -1.0

• Just past -2.0

What is the approximate value of pi/2?

• 1.6

• 1.5

• 1.7

• 1.57

What should you do if you have questions about the practice problems?

• Ask a friend

• Check the textbook

• Bring them to class tomorrow

• Search online