Ordering Numbers and Balances

The video tutorial explains how to order rational numbers using real-life examples such as money transactions, vision tests, mail and bills, arm length comparisons, and checking account balances. It emphasizes understanding negative values and their impact on ordering numbers from least to greatest or greatest to least.

Sam has $10 in the bank, owes Hank $2.25, and owes his sister $1.75. Which of the following is the correct order of these amounts from least to greatest?

• $10, -$2.25, -$1.75

• $10, -$1.75, -$2.25

• -$2.25, -$1.75, $10

• -$1.75, -$2.25, $10

Hadisha's left eye vision is -1.5, and her right eye is the opposite. Beth's left eye is -1, and her right eye is 0.25. What is the correct order from least to greatest?

• -1, -1.5, 0.25, 1.5

• 1.5, 0.25, -1, -1.5

• 0.25, -1, -1.5, 1.5

• -1.5, -1, 0.25, 1.5

Which of the following represents the correct order from least to greatest for the numbers: -1.5, -1, 0.25, 1.5?

• 1.5, 0.25, -1, -1.5

• 0.25, -1, -1.5, 1.5

• -1.5, -1, 0.25, 1.5

• -1, -1.5, 0.25, 1.5

Mrs. Thomas has a phone bill of $38.12, an electric bill of $67.55, and a tax refund of $25.89. Which is the correct order from most negative to most positive?

• $25.89, -$38.12, -$67.55

• -$38.12, $25.89, -$67.55

• -$67.55, -$38.12, $25.89

• -$67.55, $25.89, -$38.12

If you owe $67.55, $38.12, and receive $25.89, what is the order from most negative to most positive?

• -$38.12, $25.89, -$67.55

• $25.89, -$38.12, -$67.55

• -$67.55, -$38.12, $25.89

• -$67.55, $25.89, -$38.12

Monica's arm is 1/8 inch less than the standard, Jack's is 1 3/4 inches more, and Destiny's is 1/2 inch less. What is the order from shortest to longest?

• Destiny, Jack, Monica

• Destiny, Monica, Jack

• Jack, Monica, Destiny

• Monica, Destiny, Jack

Jason starts with $200, spends $85 on a book, and $25.34 on supplies. What is the order of his balance from greatest to least?

• $200, $115, $89.66

• $115, $200, $89.66

• $89.66, $115, $200

• $200, $89.66, $115

Mr. Murray MacGraw's bills are $122 for cable, $33.45 for gas, and $45 for cellphone. Which is the correct order from least negative to most negative?

• -$45, -$33.45, -$122

• -$122, -$45, -$33.45

• -$33.45, -$45, -$122

• -$45, -$122, -$33.45

Which of the following is the correct order from greatest to least for the numbers: 1/8, 0, -1/5?

• 1/8, 0, -1/5

• 0, 1/8, -1/5

• -1/5, 0, 1/8

• 1/8, -1/5, 0

If you have a balance of $200, spend $85, and then $25.34, what is your final balance?

• $200

• $74.66

• $89.66

• $115