Question

Use the number line to help you compare the numbers and . An image shows a horizontal number line that goes from 2 to 3 marked with 0.1 increments. Points are located at 2.4 and 2.7.

Answer 1

On the number line, you would observe that as you move from 2 towards 3, you encounter 2.4 first and then 2.7. This indicates that 2.7 is larger than 2.4.

1. Locate 2.4 and 2.7 on the Number Line:

- Identify the position of 2.4 and 2.7 on the number line.

2. Comparison:

- Since both numbers are between 2 and 3, compare the distance of each point from 2.

- 2.7 is to the right of 2.4 on the number line.

3. Conclusion:

- Therefore, in the given context, 2.7 is greater than 2.4.