Space Adventure: Comparing Whole Numbers

What is the purpose of comparison symbols when dealing with numbers?

• To determine which number is larger or smaller

• To divide numbers

• To add numbers together

• To multiply numbers

In the example of comparing 2 and 5, which symbol is used and why?

• None of the above

• Greater than, because 2 is larger

• Less than, because 5 is larger

• Equal to, because they are the same

When comparing 1115 and 1125, which digit helps determine the larger number?

• Tens place

• Hundreds place

• Thousands place

• Ones place

What is the result of comparing the costs of the two space shakes?

• They are equal in cost

• One is cheaper

• Cannot be determined

• One is more expensive

Which symbol is used to show that two numbers are exactly the same?

• Greater than

• Less than

• None of the above

• Equal to