Compare and order fractions, decimals, percents and negatives

Answer Key - Grade 7 Math Worksheet - Challenge Me

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1. 1.

   Noah grades a quiz for the math club (the answer key is upside down). Which is greater: -1/8 or -0.13?

   • They are equal.
   • -0.13 is greater.
   • -1/8 is greater.
2. 2.

   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.
3. 3.

   Zee follows a treasure-map clue with a number on it. Compare -2/5 and -0.35. Write a true statement with -2/5 first and -0.35 last, using < or >.

   -2/5 < -0.35
4. 4.

   Bo checks two bins after the school fair (the recycling bin looks proud). The recycling bin is 7/10 full and the trash bin is 0.65 full. Which one is emptier?

   • They are equally full.
   • the recycling bin
   • the trash bin
5. 5.

   Esme arranges four number cards for a puzzle (the last card is hiding). Which list puts these numbers in order from least to greatest? Numbers: -34, 60%, -0.7, 58.

   • -0.7, -3/4, 5/8, 60%
   • 5/8, 60%, -0.7, -3/4
   • -3/4, -0.7, 5/8, 60%
   • -3/4, -0.7, 60%, 5/8
   • 60%, 5/8, -0.7, -3/4
6. 6.

   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.

   • -0.4, 2/5, 37%, 0.375
   • -0.4, 37%, 0.375, 2/5
   • 2/5, 0.375, 37%, -0.4
   • -0.4, 0.375, 2/5, 37%
   • 37%, 0.375, 2/5, -0.4
7. 7.

   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
8. 8.

   Milo arranges four number cards for a puzzle (the last card is hiding). Which list puts these numbers in order from least to greatest? Numbers: 0.9, -45, 85%, 78.

   • -4/5, 7/8, 0.9, 85%
   • -4/5, 7/8, 85%, 0.9
   • -4/5, 85%, 7/8, 0.9
   • 0.9, -4/5, 85%, 7/8
   • 0.9, 7/8, 85%, -4/5
9. 9.

   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
   • -1.2
   • -1.3
   • 1.2
10. 10.

    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.

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