freeCodeCamp/guide/english/certifications/javascript-algorithms-and-data-structures/basic-javascript/comparison-with-the-less-than-operator/index.md

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title: Comparison with the Less Than Operator
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# Comparison with the Less Than Operator


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## Hints

### Hint 1
**`<`** (Less Than) is a logical operator that returns true case the value on the left is lower than the one on the right.


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## Solutions

<details><summary>Solution 1 (Click to Show/Hide)</summary>

```javascript
function testLessThan(val) {
  if (val < 25) return "Under 25";

  if (val < 55) return "Under 55";

  return "55 or Over";
}
```
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