Comparing and Ordering Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

The video tutorial explains how to order numbers, specifically rational numbers, by converting them into a common format, such as decimals. It covers the conversion of fractions and percents to decimals, using examples like 1/4 and 32%. The tutorial demonstrates the process of ordering these decimals from least to greatest and emphasizes the importance of relating the ordered decimals back to their original forms. This approach simplifies the comparison of numbers without needing to find a common denominator.

Why is it important to convert all numbers to a common format before comparing them?

• To make calculations easier

• To save time

• To ensure accurate comparison

• To avoid using a calculator

What is the first step in converting a fraction to a decimal?

• Add the numerator and denominator

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator

• Multiply the numerator by 10

How do you convert 1/4 to a decimal?

• 0.75

• 0.25

• 0.5

• 0.125

What is the decimal equivalent of 32 percent?

• 0.032

• 0.32

• 3.2

• 0.0032

When converting a percentage to a decimal, how many places do you move the decimal point?

• One place to the left

• Two places to the right

• Two places to the left

• One place to the right

Why is it important to align decimal places when comparing decimals?

• To make the numbers look neat

• To ensure accurate comparison

• To make addition easier

• To avoid confusion

Which of the following is the smallest number when converted to a decimal?

• 0.28

• 0.2

• 0.32

• 0.25

What is the correct order from least to greatest for the numbers 0.2, 0.25, 0.28, and 0.32?

• 0.28, 0.32, 0.2, 0.25

• 0.2, 0.25, 0.28, 0.32

• 0.32, 0.28, 0.25, 0.2

• 0.25, 0.2, 0.32, 0.28

What was the original form of the number 0.25?

• 28 hundredths

• 2 tenths

• 32 percent

• 1/4

Which number is the largest when converted to a decimal?

• 0.25

• 0.32

• 0.2

• 0.28