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Which correctly compares the number of soccer fans in these two weeks?

A. [tex]116 = 116[/tex]
B. [tex]161 \lt 116[/tex]
C. [tex]116 \gt 161[/tex]
D. [tex]116 \lt 161[/tex]

Answer :

We are given two numbers representing the number of soccer fans in two weeks: one week has [tex]$116$[/tex] fans and the other has [tex]$161$[/tex] fans.

1. First, compare the two numbers: note that [tex]$116$[/tex] is less than [tex]$161$[/tex].
2. Thus, the correct relationship between the numbers can be written as
[tex]$$
116 < 161.
$$[/tex]

Therefore, the correct option is [tex]$\boxed{116 < 161}$[/tex].