Comparing Two-Digit Numbers — Answer Key
Part A: Write the Symbol
Write >, <, or = to compare the two numbers.
1. 64 < 68
64 is less than 68 because both have 6 tens, but 4 ones is less than 8 ones.
2. 73 > 37
73 is greater than 37 because 7 tens is more than 3 tens.
3. 55 = 55
55 is equal to 55 because both numbers are the same.
4. 81 < 89
81 is less than 89 because both have 8 tens, but 1 one is less than 9 ones.
5. 92 > 29
92 is greater than 29 because 9 tens is more than 2 tens.
6. 46 = 46
46 is equal to 46 because both numbers are the same.
7. 57 < 75
57 is less than 75 because 5 tens is less than 7 tens.
8. 88 > 83
88 is greater than 83 because both have 8 tens, but 8 ones is more than 3 ones.
Part B: True or False
Read each sentence. Circle True or False.
1. 45 is greater than 54.
True False
This is false because 45 is less than 54 since 4 tens is less than 5 tens.
2. 28 < 82 is true.
True False
This is true because 28 is less than 82 since 2 tens is less than 8 tens.
3. 99 is equal to 99.
True False
This is true because both numbers are the same.
4. 76 > 67 is true.
True False
This is true because 76 is greater than 67 since 7 tens is more than 6 tens.
5. 61 is less than 16.
True False
This is false because 61 is greater than 16 since 6 tens is more than 1 ten.