Understanding Rational Numbers and Decimals

The video tutorial covers the comparison and ordering of rational numbers, including fractions, decimals, and integers. It explains how to convert between fractions and decimals, use a number line for ordering, and simplify fractions. The tutorial also addresses comparing negative fractions and ordering a mix of rational numbers, providing practical tips and examples throughout.

What is a rational number?

• A number that is always an integer

• A number that is always a decimal

• A number that cannot be written as a fraction

• A number that can be written as a fraction

Which of the following is NOT a rational number?

• 1/3

• √2

• 50%

• 0.75

How can you convert 0.35 into a fraction?

• 35/100

• 7/20

• 35/10

• 3/5

What is the fraction form of 0.25?

• 2/5

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 3/4

How do you convert 1/4 into a decimal?

• 0.1

• 0.25

• 0.75

• 0.5

Which decimal is equivalent to 1/2?

• 0.75

• 0.5

• 0.2

• 0.25

On a number line, which direction indicates increasing values?

• Right

• Down

• Left

• Up

Where would 1/2 be located on a number line between 0 and 1?

• At 0

• Three-quarters between 0 and 1

• At 1

• Halfway between 0 and 1

What is the simplified form of 25/100?

• 1/10

• 1/5

• 1/2

• 1/4

If 5/20 is less than 7/20, which is greater?

• 7/20

• They are equal

• 5/20

• Cannot be determined