Compare and order fractions, decimals, percents and negatives

Grade 7 Math Worksheet - Challenge Me

Circle the best answer.

1. 1.

   Pia solves a puzzle-book clue (the pencil is nearly worn down). Which is less: 55% or 0.6?

   • They are equal.
   • 0.6 is less.
   • 55% is less.
2. 2.

   Ren follows a treasure-map clue with a number on it. Which is greater: 45% or 1/2?

   • 1/2 is greater.
   • They are equal.
   • 45% is greater.
3. 3.

   Ari studies a map of a canyon and a lake (a sailboat floats above the lake). The canyon floor is at -3/5 km and the lake bed at -0.65 km. Which one is lower?

   • They are at the same height.
   • the canyon floor
   • the lake bed
4. 4.

   Kira arranges four number cards for a puzzle (the last card is hiding). Which list puts these numbers in order from least to greatest? Numbers: 0.375, 25, 37%, -0.4.

   • 37%, 0.375, 2/5, -0.4
   • -0.4, 0.375, 2/5, 37%
   • 2/5, 0.375, 37%, -0.4
   • -0.4, 37%, 0.375, 2/5
   • -0.4, 2/5, 37%, 0.375
5. 5.

   Luz arranges four number cards for a puzzle (the last card is hiding). Which list puts these numbers in order from greatest to least? Numbers: -18, -0.12, 11%, 0.1.

   • -1/8, -0.12, 0.1, 11%
   • 11%, 0.1, -0.12, -1/8
   • -1/8, -0.12, 11%, 0.1
6. 6.

   Pia plays a mystery-number game (the clue is on a sticky note). The number is between -5/4 and -1.1. Which number could it be?

   • 1.2
   • -1.3
   • -1
   • -1.2
7. 7.

   Tala plays a mystery-number game (the clue is on a sticky note). The number is between -0.5 and -7/20. Which number could it be?

   • -0.6
   • 0.4
   • -0.3
   • -2/5
8. 8.

   Tala arranges four number cards for a puzzle (the last card is hiding). Which list puts these numbers in order from least to greatest? Numbers: -2 34, -2.7, -52, -0.9.

   • -2 3/4, -2.7, -5/2, -0.9
   • -2.7, -5/2, -0.9, -2 3/4
   • -0.9, -5/2, -2.7, -2 3/4
9. 9.

   Zee arranges four number cards for a puzzle (the last card is hiding). Which list puts these numbers in order from greatest to least? Numbers: 2 34, 2.4, 2.3, -52.

   • -5/2, 2.3, 2.4, 2 3/4
   • 2.4, 2.3, 2 3/4, -5/2
   • 2 3/4, 2.4, 2.3, -5/2
   • 2 3/4, -5/2, 2.4, 2.3
10. 10.

    Zee follows a treasure-map clue with a number on it. Which is less: 3 1/4 or 3.1?

    • They are equal.
    • 3.1 is less.
    • 3 1/4 is less.