Underwater Math: Comparing and Ordering Decimals

In the clam throwing competition, how did Crush's throw compare to Tomas's throw?

• Both throws were equal.

• Crush's throw was longer than Tomas's.

• Crush's throw was shorter than Tomas's.

• Tomas's throw was longer than Crush's.

What was the key factor in determining Ray's victory over Lenny in the competition?

• Ray had a larger number in the tenths place.

• Both had the same numbers in the tenths and hundredths places.

• Ray had a larger number in the hundredths place.

• Lenny had a larger number in the tenths place.

How did Sir Puffington's throw compare to Ollie's in terms of decimal places?

• Ollie's throw had more decimal places.

• Sir Puffington's throw had more decimal places.

• Sir Puffington's throw had fewer decimal places.

• Both throws had the same number of decimal places.

What technique was used to compare Ollie's throw to Sir Puffington's?

• Comparing only the whole numbers.

• Subtracting decimals from Sir Puffington's throw.

• Adding zeros to Ollie's throw.

• Ignoring the decimal places.

Why was it necessary to add zeros to Ollie's throw during the comparison?

• To change the value of Ollie's throw.

• To confuse the competitors.

• To ensure both numbers had the same number of decimal places.

• To make the numbers look bigger.