Comparing Two-Digit Numbers — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the correct answer for each question.
1. Which group shows numbers from least to greatest?
A) 52, 35, 71
B) 35, 52, 71
C) 71, 52, 35
D) 52, 71, 35
B is correct because 35 < 52 < 71, which is least to greatest order.
2. Which symbol makes this true: 48 ___ 84?
A) >
B) <
C) =
D) None of these
B is correct because 48 is less than 84 since 4 tens is less than 8 tens.
3. Which number is greater than 65 but less than 70?
A) 63
B) 71
C) 67
D) 60
C is correct because 67 is the only number between 65 and 70.
4. Which group shows numbers from greatest to least?
A) 27, 45, 93
B) 93, 45, 27
C) 45, 93, 27
D) 27, 93, 45
B is correct because 93 > 45 > 27, which is greatest to least order.
Part B: Order and Compare
Write the missing number on each line.
1. Order from least to greatest: 58, 25, 41. Answer: 25, 41, 58.
41 goes in the middle because 25 < 41 < 58.
2. Order from greatest to least: 33, 87, 62. Answer: 87, 62, 33.
62 goes in the middle because 87 > 62 > 33.
3. 15 < 17 < 20. Write a number that fits.
Any number between 15 and 20 works; 17 is one correct answer.
4. 70 > 65 > 60. Write a number that fits.
Any number between 60 and 70 works; 65 is one correct answer.
5. Order from least to greatest: 76, 49, 83. Answer: 49, 76, 83.
49 is the smallest number, so it goes first: 49 < 76 < 83.