Question

Match the Following inequalities to its interpreation.

• A. u is greater than v
• B. u is less than v
• C. u is above/equal v
• D. u is below/equal v

Answer 1

It is very useful to know that the side where the wedge is wider refers to the number having a greater value.

1. u $>$ v : Here wedge is wider towards u.
$\therefore$ Here, u is greater than v.

2. u $<$ v : Here wedge is wider towards v.
$\therefore$ Here, v is greater than u, or u is less than v.

3. u $\ge$ v : Here wedge is wider towards u. Also there is a indication of equality.
$\therefore$ Here, u is greater than or equal to v, or v is less than or equal to u.

4. u $\le$ v : Here wedge is wider is towards v. Also there is a indication of equality.
$\therefore$ Here, v is greater than or equal to u, or u is less than or equal to v.