Which number can be inserted in the parentheses to make the statement true?

Question

-3 1/4 > ( )
	A.	-3
	B.	2 1/2
	C.	-1 1/2
	D.	-5 1/3
I think it'd be -5 1/3 because when you're in the negatives the smaller number (Like -3 1/4 in this case) is actually bigger. And so, I'm thinking -3 1/4 > -5 1/3  Am I correct?

Damon · Accepted Answer

Exactly and - 5 1/3 is the only one to the left of (less than) -3 1/4

Damon · Answer

Yes, put the two on a number line. Which one is to the right ? :)

Alexandria · Answer

So, if it were on a number line it'd go -5 1/3, -3 1/4, 2 1/2?

Damon · Answer

-5 1/3 , -3 1/4 , -3 , -1 1/2 , 0 , + 2 1/2 -3 1/4 is greater than -5 1/3 but is less than all the others

hello · Answer

you're right -5 1/3 is right.