Comparing Two-Digit Numbers — Answer Key
Part A: Compare the Numbers
Write >, <, or = on the line. For some questions, write the missing number.
1. 35 < 53
35 is less than 53 because 3 tens is less than 5 tens.
2. 78 > 72
78 is greater than 72 because both have 7 tens, but 8 ones is more than 2 ones.
3. 44 = 44
44 is equal to 44 because both numbers are the same.
4. 61 > 16
61 is greater than 16 because 6 tens is more than 1 ten.
5. 29 < 92
29 is less than 92 because 2 tens is less than 9 tens.
6. 45 < 46. Write a number greater than 45.
Any number greater than 45 works; 46 is the smallest whole number greater than 45.
7. 39 > 38. Write a number greater than 38.
Any number greater than 38 works; 39 is the smallest whole number greater than 38.
8. 50 = 50. Write a number equal to 50.
The only number equal to 50 is 50 itself.
9. 66 < 67. Write a number less than 67.
Any number less than 67 works; 66 is the largest whole number less than 67.
Part B: Match the Comparison
Draw a line from each question on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1.
Which is greater: 34 or 43?
→ 43
67
Which is less: 76 or 67?
→ 67
98
Which number equals 55?
→ 55
43
Which is greater: 89 or 98?
→ 98
55
Match each comparison: the greater of 34 or 43 is 43, the lesser of 76 or 67 is 67, 55 equals 55, and the greater of 89 or 98 is 98.