Question

Sullivan spent $129.53 on groceries in November and $129.35 on groceries in December. Which inequality statement is correct? (A) $129.53 > $129.35 (B) $129.53 = $129.35 (C) $129.53 < $129.35

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

Think of the Inequality sings "<" and ">" as arrows pointing towards the smaller number. $129.53 > $129.35 means that $129.53 is more than $129.35. This is because the arrow is pointing to the smaller number and is (as our elementary teachers say) eating the bigger number. Hence the open part towards the bigger number.