Question

Which symbol belongs in the box to make a true comparison? (<, =, or >): Thirty-two and six hundred five thousandths V 3 x 10 + 2 x 1 + 7.

Answer 1

Thirty-two and six hundred five thousandths is less than the sum of 3 x 10 + 2 x 1 + 7, so the correct symbol to make a true comparison is '<'.

Step-by-step explanation:

First, let's compare the number thirty-two and six hundred five thousandths (32.605) to the expression 3 x 10 + 2 x 1 + 7. To evaluate the expression, perform the multiplication and addition: 3 x 10 is 30, 2 x 1 is 2, and adding 7 gives us 30 + 2 + 7 = 39. Now, we compare 32.605 to 39.

Since 32.605 is less than 39, the correct symbol to place in the box to make a true comparison is '<'. Therefore, the statement should read: Thirty-two and six hundred five thousandths < 3 x 10 + 2 x 1 + 7.