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Comparing/Ordering Rational Numbers

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 3hrs 37mins

Name

Class

Date

Which is ordered from least to greatest?

1/4, -3/7, 1/2

-3/7, 1/2, 1/4

1/2, 1/4, -3/7

-3/7, 1/4, 1/2

James measured the lengths of his five favorite books in inches. Which list shows the lengths in order from least to greatest?

8.25 in., 8.52 in., 8.45 in., 8.54., 8.24.,

8.24 in., 8.25 in., 8.45 in., 8.52., 8.54 in.

8.54 in., 8.52 in., 8.45 in., 8.25 in., 8.24 in.

8.45 in., 8.54 in., 8.25 in., 8.52 in., 8.24 in.

Hunter finished 3/8 of his homework before supper. Macy finished 2/3 of her homework before supper. Which statement correctly compares the fractions?

3/8 < 2/3

3/8 > 2/3

3/8 = 2/3

2/3 < 3/8

Compare.
1.75 1¾

Which comparison symbol should be placed between the two numbers?
-1.98 -1.97

Which is the least: 0.06 or 0.060

0.06

They are equal.

0.060

Depends on the time of day.

Fill in the blank with the correct sign: <, > or =.
-3 ____ -7

Fill in the blank with the correct sign: <, > or =.
4 ____ -2

Order from greatest to least: -12, 15, -1, 3,

15, 3, -1, -12

15, 3, -12, -1

-1, -12, 3, 15

-12, -1, 3, 15

10.

Monday's temperature was -3°F and Tuesday's was -5°F. Which day was colder?

neither they were equal

Monday

Tuesday

Friday

11.

Which of these values is the LEAST?

-3

65%

1/2

12.

Fill in the blank with the correct sign >, < , or =
-1.8_____ 0.8

13.

Fill in the blank with the correct sign >, < , or =
1/2 _______ -1/2

14.

Fill in the blank with the correct sign >, < , or =
-3.4 ________ -2.5

15.

Place the numbers from least to greatest.
-2.5, -3.5, -1.5, -2.4, 0, -3.75

-3.75, -3.5, -2.5, -2.4, -1.5, 0

0, -1.5, -2.4, -2.5, -3.5, -3.75

-1.5, -2.4, -2.5, -3.5, -3.75, 0

0, -3.75, -3.5, -2.5, -2.4, -1.5

16.

Fill in the blank with the correct sign >, < , or =
|1.47| _______ |-1.47|

17.

Which comparison symbol should be placed between the two numbers?
l -8 l -8

18.

Place the following numbers from greatest to least.
-10, 12, -2, 0, 1, -12

12, 1, 0, -2, -10, -12

-12, -10, -2, 0, 1, 12

12, -12, -10, -2, 1, 0

12, 1, 0, -12, -10, -2

19.

Which number is an integer?

-1/2

0.2

3/4

-2

20.

Fill in the blank with the correct sign >, < , or =
-1.8_____ 0.8

21.

Fill in the blank with the correct sign >, < , or =
-3.4 ________ -2.5

22.

Fill in the blank with the correct sign >, < , or =
1/2 _______ -1/2

23.

Fill in the blank with the correct sign >, < , or =
-1.8_____ 0.8

24.

Order from least to greatest:
[-8, 7, -6, 5, -4, 3, -2]

^{-2, 3, -4, 5, -6, 7, -8}

^{-2, -4, -6, -8, 3, 5, 7}

^{-6, -8, -4, -2, 7, 5, 3}

^{-8, -6, -4, -2, 3, 5, 7}

25.

Put the rational numbers in order from least to greatest.
-1, -1.1, -1.5, -1.15, -0.5

^{-1.5, -1.15, -1.1, -1, -0.5}

^{-1.1, -1, -1.5, -1.15, -0.5}

^{-0.5, -1.1, -1, -1.5, -1.15}

26.

Which of these is represented by a negative number?

an elevation above sea level

a temperature below zero

a positive electrical charge

27.

What is the absolute value of 13?

-13 doesn't have an absolute value.

-13

28.

Which number is the smallest?
-7, 2, -9, 0, 3, -8

-7

-8

-9

29.

Write the following numbers in order from least to greatest.
3, 7, -2, -9, 0, -3, -11

-2, -3, -9, -11, 0, 3, 7

7, 3, 0, -2, -3, -9, -11

-11, -9, -2, -3, 0, 3, 7

-11, -9, -3, -2, 0, 3, 7

30.

What is the opposite of 9?

9 doesn't have an opposite.

-9

31.

Fill in the blank with correct sign: <, >, or =.
|7| ____ 7

32.

When you're comparing numbers using the number line, the number to the farthest left is the...

Smallest

Greatest

33.

When you're comparing numbers using the number line, the number to the farthest right is the...

Smallest

Greatest

34.

What is the decimal equivalent of 3/5?

0.3

3.5

0.6

0.2

35.

Which of the following numbers is NOT an integer?

-1

1.5

36.

What integer represent going down 4 flights in an elevator?

-4

37.

Which would represent earning 10 dollars?

-10

38.

What number is the opposite of -100

-100

100

39.

What is the opposite of $\frac{3}{8}$

$\frac{8}{3}$

$3.8$

$-\frac{3}{8}$

$0$

40.

When you're comparing numbers using the number line, the number to the farthest right has the ___________________ values

Lowest

Greatest

41.

Convert ⅘ to a decimal

.45

.80

.40

.54

42.

Put the rational numbers in order from least to greatest.
-4.2, -4 1/2, -4, 0, 4

^{0, -4 1/2, -4.2, 4, -4}

^{-4 1/2, -4.2, -4, 0, 4}

^{-4 1/2, -4.2, -4, 4, 0}

43.

The number -4 is classified as:
I. Whole Number
II. Integer
III. Rational Number

II and III only

II only

I, II, and III

III only

44.

Which one of the situations below represents a negative situation?

You earn $45 for mowing the neighbors lawn.

The temperature on Jupiter is 145 degrees Celsius below zero.

In a board game, your team gains 12 points.

Water boils at 212 degrees Fahrenheit.

45.

Why are the numbers -7 and 7 opposites?

Because one has a negative and the other doesn't.

Because they are both 7s.

Because they have the same distance from 0.

Because they are both integers.

46.

Which one of the situations would results in a positive situation.

A scuba diver is 40 feet below sea level.

You owe your sister $15 for your mom's birthday present.

Tom withdraws $50 from his bank account.

Tammy deposits $100 into her bank account.

47.

List the integers from least to greatest: -9, -3, 0, -7, 5

-9, -7, -3, 0, 5

-9, -3, -7, 0, 5

5, 0, -3, -7, -9

-7, -9, 0, -3, 5

48.

What is the absolute value of -10.1?

-10.1

10.1

other

49.

To change a fraction to a decimal, what operation must you complete?

Multiplication

Addition

Division

Subtraction

50.

Place the following numbers from greatest to least.
-10, 12, -2, 0, 1, -12

12, 1, 0, -2, -10, -12

-12, -10, -2, 0, 1, 12

12, -12, -10, -2, 1, 0

12, 1, 0, -12, -10, -2

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Comparing/Ordering Rational Numbers

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 3hrs 37mins

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