Question

Which one is greater 5 or 1.5

Answer 1

[|] Answer [|]

`\boxed{5}`

[|] Explanation [|]

5 is greater than 1.5

The decimal in 1.5 tells us that it is not a whole number, it is a decimal.

5 is a whole number, and it is greater than 1.5 by 3.5.

`\boxed]`

Answer 2

5

Explanation:

5 is greater than 1.5 by 3.5

5 - 1.5 = 3.5

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