Compare and order fractions, decimals, percents and negatives

Answer Key - Grade 7 Math Worksheet - Challenge Me

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1. 1.

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

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

   Tala sorts number cards for a game (one card has a bent corner). Compare -5/8 and -0.63. Write a true statement with -5/8 first and -0.63 last, using < or >.

   -5/8 > -0.63
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.

   • -3/4, -0.7, 60%, 5/8
   • -0.7, -3/4, 5/8, 60%
   • 5/8, 60%, -0.7, -3/4
   • -3/4, -0.7, 5/8, 60%
   • 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, 37%, 0.375, 2/5
   • -0.4, 0.375, 2/5, 37%
   • 37%, 0.375, 2/5, -0.4
   • 2/5, 0.375, 37%, -0.4
   • -0.4, 2/5, 37%, 0.375
7. 7.

   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
   • -1.2
   • -1.3
8. 8.

   Ren's robot hides a mystery number (it beeps when you get close). The number is between -1.1 and -9/10. Which number could it be?

   • -0.8
   • 1
   • -1
   • -1.2
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.

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

    Ari watches a bird and a kite over a field (the bird ignores the kite). The bird is at 3 4/5 m and the kite at 3.4 m. Which one is higher?

    • the kite
    • They are at the same height.
    • the bird