Comparing and Ordering Rational Numbers

This video tutorial covers the rational number system, explaining how rational numbers can be expressed as fractions, decimals, and percentages. It demonstrates converting various forms of rational numbers into decimals and ordering them from least to greatest. The tutorial also includes examples of comparing rational numbers without using a calculator, emphasizing the importance of understanding decimal conversion and comparison for standardized tests.

What is a rational number?

• A number that can be expressed as a fraction

• A number that cannot be expressed as a fraction

• A number that only includes decimals

• A number that only includes integers

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Which of the following is a terminating decimal?

• 0.333...

• 0.888...

• 0.25

• 1.23456789...

How do you convert a percentage to a decimal?

• Divide by 100

• Multiply by 100

• Add 100

• Subtract 100

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What is the decimal form of 9/2?

• 5

• 4.75

• 4.25

• 4.5

Which number is the smallest: 0.8%, 0.75, 2/3, 9/2?

• 2/3

• 9/2

• 0.75

• 0.8%

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Who had a better free throw average, Mike or Cameron?

• Cameron

• Mike

• Both had the same

• Data insufficient

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On which day did Rob run faster?

• Data insufficient

• Monday

• Tuesday

• Both days were the same

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Which container holds less water, A or B?

• Data insufficient

• Both contain the same

• Container B

• Container A

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Which tree has a larger circumference?

• Tree 1

• Tree 2

• Data insufficient

• Both are the same

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What is the decimal form of 7/8?

• 0.875

• 0.975

• 0.75

• 0.825

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