Question

Which of the numbers below is greater than -4.5? Select all that apply.

A) −3
B) −3/2
C) 1/3
D) 2.5
E) −5.2

Answer 1

A)

B)

C)

D)

Explanation:

Let's go through each answer choice.

A) -3 is to the right of -4.5 on the number line, so it is greater than -4.5

B) -3/2 is to the right of -4.5 on the number line, so it is greater than -4.5

C) 1/3 is to the right of -4.5 on the number line, so it is greater than -4.5

D) 2.5 is to the right of -4.5 on the number line, so it is greater than -4.5

E) -5.2 is to the left of -4.5 on the number line, so it is less than -4.5

Therefore, the answers are A), B), C), and D).