IXL | Compare and order rational numbers: word problems

The volume of a cube is

cubic centimeters. The volume of a rectangular prism is 42.7 cubic centimeters.

Which shape has a greater volume?

cube

rectangular prism

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Emily and Sean had a contest to see who could hold a handstand the longest. Emily could hold a handstand for 12.5 seconds, and Sean could hold a handstand for

seconds.

Who could hold a handstand longer?

Emily

Sean

solution

Emily could hold a handstand for 12.5 seconds. Sean could hold a handstand for

seconds. To find who could hold a handstand longer, see which number is greater.

To compare the numbers more easily, write

as a decimal.

→ 12.6

12.6, or

is greater than 12.5.

So, Sean could hold a handstand longer.

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