Question

1. Choose the word phrase (greater than, less than, or equal to) to make the statements true.

Each paper clip can be traded for three matches.
Each pencil can be traded for six paper clips.

Two pencils and two paper clips are worth (greater than, less than, equal to) thirty-eight matches.

Answer 1

Less than.

Explanation:

Twelve matches are equal to four paper clips. Two pencils and one paper clip are equal to thirtheen paper clips. Therefore the twelve matches are worth less than the two pencils and one paper clip.