Question

Which signs correctly compare the given quantities?
(One hundred eleven thousand one hundred eleven) mL ____ (One hundred twenty-one thousand one hundred twelve) mL_____ (800,000 + 40,000 + 2000 + 300 + 50 + 2) mL

• A. = and >
• B. > and <
• C. > and >
• D. < and <

Answer 1

The correct option is D < and <

Detailed step-by-step solution:
Say:
1. Three numbers are given

Steps:
1. What do we need to determine?
a. The signs that correctly compare the given quantities
2. What is the standard form of one hundred eleven thousand one hundred eleven?
a. 111,111 (WB1)
3. What is the standard form of one hundred twenty-one thousand one hundred twelve?
a. 121,112 (WB2)
4. What is the standard form of 800,000 + 40,000 + 2000 + 300 + 50 + 2?
a. 842,352 (WB3)
5. What are the three standard numbers we have now?
a. 111,111, 121,112, and 842,352 (WB4)
6. What is the correct ascending order of the standard number?
a. 111,111 < 121,112 < 842,352 (WB4)
7. Which signs correctly compare the given quantities?
a. < and < (WB4)
Hence, Option C is correct.

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