Question

Compare the given numbers:

$31505$ _____ $31550$

• A. $>$
• B. $<$
• C. $=$
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B $<$

Both the numbers $31505$ and $31550$ have an equal number of digits.

So, we start comparing from the left side.

Now, till the 3rd digit, the numbers are the same.

4th digits are $0$ and $5$ and $5$ is greater.

So, $31505$ is smaller than $31550$.

Therefore $31505$ $<$ $31550$.

Hence, the answer is $<$.