Comparing Two-Digit Numbers — Answer Key
Part A: Write the Symbol
Write >, <, or = to compare the two numbers.
1. 12 < 21
12 is less than 21 because 1 ten is less than 2 tens.
2. 34 > 28
34 is greater than 28 because 3 tens is more than 2 tens.
3. 15 = 15
15 is equal to 15 because both numbers are the same.
4. 23 < 32
23 is less than 32 because 2 tens is less than 3 tens.
5. 47 > 39
47 is greater than 39 because 4 tens is more than 3 tens.
6. 30 = 30
30 is equal to 30 because both numbers are the same.
7. 18 < 41
18 is less than 41 because 1 ten is less than 4 tens.
8. 45 > 36
45 is greater than 36 because 4 tens is more than 3 tens.
Part B: True or False
Read each sentence. Circle True or False.
1. 25 is greater than 42.
True False
This is false because 25 is less than 42 since 2 tens is less than 4 tens.
2. 13 < 31 is true.
True False
This is true because 13 is less than 31 since 1 ten is less than 3 tens.
3. 40 is equal to 40.
True False
This is true because both numbers are the same.
4. 19 > 29 is true.
True False
This is false because 19 is less than 29 since 1 ten is less than 2 tens.
5. 36 is less than 48.
True False
This is true because 36 is less than 48 since 3 tens is less than 4 tens.