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GuidedPath Noida · Primary Maths · Worksheet
Comparing Numbers using a Number Line
Use a number line to compare two numbers with >, < and = — fully interactive Symbol Picker, tap-to-reveal comparisons, match the following and true/false. 30 fully solved + 20 interactive practice questions.
📋 Worksheet Contents:
📌 Every comparison is shown on a live SVG number line. The right position = greater rule is demonstrated visually throughout. Practice questions use an interactive Symbol Picker — tap >, < or = then Check!
Solved Questions — Starter
Q1 to Q10 · Compare two numbers · Use >, <, = · Read positions from number line
Q1
Compare 3 and 7 using a number line. Write >, < or =. Starter
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Solution
1
Mark 3 and 7 on a number line. 7 is to the right of 3, so 7 is greater.
3
<
7
3 < 7 — 3 is to the LEFT of 7, so 3 is smaller.
✓ 3 < 7
Q2
Compare 9 and 4 using a number line. Starter
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Solution
1
9 is to the right of 4 on the number line, so 9 is greater.
9
>
4
9 > 4 — 9 is to the RIGHT of 4.
✓ 9 > 4
Q3
Compare 6 and 6 using a number line. Starter
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Solution
1
Both numbers are at the same position on the number line.
6
=
6
6 = 6 — Same position, same value.
✓ 6 = 6
Q4
Two dots are placed on a number line — one at 2 and one at 8. Which dot is further right? Which number is greater? Starter
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Solution
1
The dot at 8 is further right → 8 is greater.
✓ 8 is further right → 8 > 2.
Q5
Compare 5 and 1. Which is greater? Show on a number line. Starter
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Solution
5
>
1
5 > 1
✓ 5 > 1
Q6
Compare 0 and 5. Which is smaller? Starter
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Solution
1
0 is at the very start of the number line — furthest left. 5 is to the right of 0.
0
<
5
0 < 5 — 0 is always the smallest on a standard number line.
✓ 0 < 5
Q7
Compare 10 and 7 using a number line from 0 to 12. Starter
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Solution
10
>
7
10 > 7
✓ 10 > 7
Q8
Compare 4 and 11. Which is greater? Starter
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Solution
4
<
11
4 < 11 — 11 is greater.
✓ 11 is greater. 4 < 11.
Q9
Ravi has 8 marbles. Sita has 5. Who has more? Use a number line to compare. Starter
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Solution
1
Mark 8 and 5 on a number line. 8 is to the right of 5 → 8 > 5.
✓ Ravi has more. 8 > 5.
Q10
A dot is at position 3 and another at position 3. Compare them. Starter
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Solution
1
Both dots are at the same position → they represent the same number.
3
=
3
3 = 3
✓ 3 = 3
Solved Questions — Core Practice
Q11 to Q22 · Larger numbers · Skip-count lines · Word problems
Q11
Compare 14 and 9 on a number line from 0 to 20. Core
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Solution
14
>
9
14 > 9
✓ 14 > 9
Q12
On a number line from 0 to 20, which is greater — the number that is 6 steps from 0 or the number that is 13 steps from 0? Core
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Solution
1
6 steps from 0 = 6. 13 steps from 0 = 13.
2
13 is further right → 13 > 6.
✓ The number 13 (13 steps) is greater. 13 > 6.
Q13
On a skip-count-by-5s number line, compare 15 and 30. Core
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Solution
1
On a by-5s line, 30 is 3 more ticks to the right than 15.
15
<
30
15 < 30
✓ 15 < 30
Q14
On a skip-count-by-10s number line, compare 40 and 70. Core
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Solution
1
On a by-10s line, 70 is 3 ticks to the right of 40.
40
<
70
40 < 70
✓ 40 < 70
Q15
Arjun scored 16 points. Priya scored 11 points. Who scored more? Show on a number line. Core
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Solution
1
16 is to the right of 11 → 16 > 11 → Arjun scored more.
✓ Arjun scored more. 16 > 11.
Q16
A dot is at 18 and another at 18. What symbol goes between them? Core
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Solution
1
Same position on the number line → same value → use =.
18
=
18
18 = 18
✓ 18 = 18
Q17
Compare 20 and 12. Use a number line from 0 to 20. Core
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Solution
20
>
12
20 > 12
✓ 20 > 12
Q18
A bag has 7 red balls and 15 blue balls. Which colour has fewer balls? Use a number line. Core
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Solution
1
7 is to the left of 15 → 7 < 15 → red balls are fewer.
✓ Red (7) has fewer. 7 < 15.
Q19
Compare 50 and 80 on a skip-count-by-10s number line. Core
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Solution
50
<
80
50 < 80
✓ 50 < 80
Q20
On a number line, a cyan dot is at 3 and a gold dot is at 9. Which dot is further from 0? Core
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Solution
1
Further from 0 = further right = larger number. 9 > 3 → gold dot (9) is further from 0.
✓ The gold dot (9) is further from 0. 9 > 3.
Q21
Compare 25 and 25 on a skip-by-5s number line. Core
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Solution
25
=
25
25 = 25
✓ 25 = 25
Q22
Meera walked 100 steps. Rohan walked 60 steps. Who walked more? Use a by-10s number line. Core
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Solution
1
100 is to the right of 60 → 100 > 60 → Meera walked more.
✓ Meera walked more. 100 > 60.
Solved Questions — Challenge
Q23 to Q30 · Reasoning · Distance from 0 · HOTs
Q23
A number is 5 steps to the right of 8. Another is 3 steps to the right of 8. Which is greater? Challenge
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Solution
1
5 right of 8 = 8+5 = 13. 3 right of 8 = 8+3 = 11.
2
13 is further right → 13 > 11.
✓ 13 > 11. The number 5 steps right of 8 is greater.
Q24
On a number line, dot A is at position 7 and dot B is 4 steps to the left of A. Is dot B greater or smaller than dot A? Challenge
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Solution
1
Dot B = 7 − 4 = 3. 3 is to the left of 7 → 3 < 7.
✓ Dot B (3) is smaller than dot A (7). 3 < 7.
Q25
Two numbers are both 6 steps from 0 in opposite directions. One is to the right. Compare them. Challenge
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Solution
1
Right of 0 by 6 = 6. On a standard 0–10 number line, there is no position to the left of 0.
2
The number to the right (6) is always greater than 0. And any position to the left of 0 on an extended line would be negative — beyond Class 1&2 scope. On our 0–10 line, 6 is the only valid position → 6 > 0.
✓ The number to the right (6) > the number at the start (0).
Q26
On a by-5s number line: which is greater — the 4th tick mark or the 6th tick mark? By how much? Challenge
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Solution
1
4th tick = 4×5 = 20. 6th tick = 6×5 = 30.
2
30 > 20. Difference = 30−20 = 10.
✓ 6th tick (30) is greater by 10. 30 > 20.
Q27
Tara says “The number closer to 0 is always smaller.” Is she correct? Give an example using a number line. Challenge
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Solution
1
On a standard (non-negative) number line: closer to 0 = further left = smaller. Tara is correct.
2
Example: 2 is closer to 0 than 8. → 2 < 8.
✓ Tara is correct. Closer to 0 = smaller. Example: 2 < 8.
Q28
On a number line: A is 4 steps right of 5. B is 2 steps left of 14. Compare A and B. Challenge
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Solution
1
A = 5+4 = 9. B = 14−2 = 12.
2
12 is to the right of 9 → B > A.
✓ A=9, B=12. 9 < 12 → B > A.
Q29
On a by-10s line: the 5th hop from 0 vs the 8th hop from 0. Which is greater? By how much? Challenge
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Solution
1
5th hop = 50. 8th hop = 80.
2
80 > 50. Difference = 80−50 = 30.
✓ 8th hop (80) is greater by 30. 80 > 50.
Q30
Dev says “17 < 13 because 1 comes before in 17.” Is he correct? Show the correct comparison on a number line. Challenge
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Solution
1
We do NOT compare by looking at just one digit. We use the number line.
2
On the number line, 17 is to the right of 13 → 17 > 13.
✓ Dev is wrong. Correct: 17 > 13.
Practice — Symbol Picker
P1 to P10 · A number line is shown with two dots — tap >, < or = then tap Check!
Look at the two numbers on the number line. Tap the correct symbol (>, < or =) then tap Check. Or tap Reveal to see the answer.
P1
Look at the number line. Fill in: 2 ___ 6
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P2
Look at the number line. Fill in: 9 ___ 4
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P3
Look at the number line. Fill in: 5 ___ 5
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P4
Look at the number line. Fill in: 1 ___ 8
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P5
Look at the number line. Fill in: 12 ___ 7
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P6
Look at the number line. Fill in: 0 ___ 10
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P7
Skip-count-by-5s number line. Fill in: 20 ___ 35
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P8
Skip-count-by-10s number line. Fill in: 90 ___ 60
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P9
Look at the number line. Fill in: 16 ___ 16
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P10
Dot A is 3 steps right of 4. Dot B is 5 steps right of 2. Use the number line to compare A and B. Challenge
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A = 4+3 = 7 | B = 2+5 = 7. Now compare A and B:
Practice — Match the Following
P11 to P14 · Match each comparison to the correct symbol
P11–12
Match each pair of numbers to the correct comparison symbol.
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3 and 8
10 and 6
7 and 7
0 and 9
15 and 4
<
>
=
Note: < and > are used by multiple left items — tap the same right item multiple times.
P13–14
Match each number line description to the correct comparison statement.
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9 is to the right of 4
2 is to the left of 7
Two dots at the same tick
50 is further right than 30 on a by-10s line
0 is at the very start of the line
9 > 4
2 < 7
6 = 6
50 > 30
0 < 8
Practice — True or False
P15 to P20 · Tap TRUE or FALSE — instant feedback
P15 On a number line, the number to the right is always greater.
TRUE
FALSE
P16 8 > 11 because 8 comes before 11 when counting forward.
TRUE
FALSE
P17 On a number line, 20 and 20 are at the same position, so 20 = 20.
TRUE
FALSE
P18 On a by-10s number line, 30 is to the right of 70, so 30 > 70.
TRUE
FALSE
P19 A number closer to 0 on a number line is always smaller than a number further from 0.
TRUE
FALSE
P20 Using a number line to compare 13 and 9: since 13 has two digits and 9 has one, we write 13 < 9.
TRUE
FALSE
Answer Key
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Solved Q1–10
Q1: 3<7 | Q2: 9>4 | Q3: 6=6 | Q4: 8>2 | Q5: 5>1
Q6: 0<5 | Q7: 10>7 | Q8: 4<11 | Q9: Ravi, 8>5 | Q10: 3=3
Q11: 14>9 | Q12: 13>6 | Q13: 15<30 | Q14: 40<70 | Q15: Arjun, 16>11
Q16: 18=18 | Q17: 20>12 | Q18: Red, 7<15 | Q19: 50<80 | Q20: Gold (9), 9>3
Q21: 25=25 | Q22: Meera, 100>60
Q23: 13>11 | Q24: B=3, 3<7 | Q25: 6>0 | Q26: 30>20, diff=10
Q27: Tara correct, 2<8 | Q28: A=9,B=12, 9<12 | Q29: 80>50, diff=30 | Q30: Dev wrong, 17>13
P1: < | P2: > | P3: = | P4: < | P5: > | P6: < | P7: < | P8: > | P9: = | P10: =
True / False (P15–P20)P15: True | P16: False | P17: True | P18: False | P19: True | P20: False
