Provide an Appropriate Response $<$ Or $>$ Comparing the Numbers 286 and 169

Multiple Choice

Provide an appropriate response.
-As part of a fund raiser, Maria sold 286 candy bars. Drew sold 169 candy bars. Write an inequality statement using $<$ or $>$ comparing the numbers 286 and 169 .

A) $286 < 169$
B) $286 > 169$