Underwater Math in Space Quiz

What is the purpose of comparison symbols in mathematics?

• To divide numbers

• To multiply numbers

• To compare the size of numbers

• To add numbers together

If Rockler is 973,000 miles from the Sun and the Moon is 975,000 miles from the Sun, which statement is true?

• Rockler is farther from the Sun than the Moon

• The Moon is closer to the Sun than Rockler

• The Moon is farther from the Sun than Rockler

• Rockler and the Moon are the same distance from the Sun

When comparing numbers, which place value should you start with?

• The ones place

• The tens place

• The hundreds place

• The leftmost place value

Lenny ate 492,105 space tacos, and Steve ate 382,194 space tacos. Which comparison symbol should be used?

• Lenny < Steve

• Lenny ≠ Steve

• Lenny > Steve

• Lenny = Steve

Marcus traveled 104,193 miles last week and the same distance this week. Which symbol represents this comparison?

• Equal to

• Not equal to

• Less than

• Greater than