Decimal Comparison Quiz

What is the first step in comparing decimal numbers?

• Use the equal symbol

• Align the decimal points

• Compare the digits from right to left

• Add zeros to the numbers

When comparing two decimal numbers, what should you do if the digits in the same place value are equal?

• Add zeros to the smaller number

• Use the equal symbol

• Move to the next place value

• Stop comparing

In the example comparing 14.53 and 14.35, which symbol is used?

• Less than

• Greater than

• None of the above

• Equal to

What is the result of comparing 10.135 and 10.139?

• Cannot be determined

• 10.135 is equal to 10.139

• 10.135 is less than 10.139

• 10.135 is greater than 10.139

Which place value is compared first when comparing decimal numbers?

• Tenths

• Hundredths

• Tens

• Ones

If two decimal numbers have the same digits in all place values, which symbol should be used?

• None of the above

• Less than

• Equal to

• Greater than

What should you do if the digits in the tenths place are the same when comparing decimals?

• Compare the digits in the hundredths place

• Stop comparing

• Use the equal symbol

• Add zeros to the numbers

In the practice section, what is the correct symbol for comparing 4.25 and 42.5?

• None of the above

• Less than

• Greater than

• Equal to

What is the final step in comparing decimal numbers?

• Compare the digits from right to left

• Add zeros to the numbers

• Use the appropriate comparison symbol

• Align the decimal points

Which symbol is used when the number on the left is smaller than the number on the right?

• Greater than

• Equal to

• Less than

• None of the above