Who has a longer name? Discuss.
Given: Mahesh: 6 letters Kartik: 6 letters
Method: To compare names, count the letters in each name. The name with more letters is longer. If two names have the same number of letters, they are equal in length.
Comparison: Mahesh = 6 letters Kartik = 6 letters
Answer: Both names have the same number of letters. ∴ Both names are equal in length.
Explanation
The chapter shows Mahesh and Kartik comparing their names. Mahesh has 6 letters and Kartik also has 6 letters. This discussion helps students understand that comparing name lengths involves counting letters and comparing the counts. Students can discuss strategies for counting letters and comparing names of classmates.
Solution Steps
Count the letters in each name.
Compare the number of letters in both names.
If both names have the same number of letters, they are equal in length.