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?

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

   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
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?

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

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

   Noah's robot hides a mystery number (it beeps when you get close). The number is between -0.8 and -1/2. Which number could it be?

   • -0.9
   • -3/5
   • 0.6
   • -0.3
6. 6.

   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?

   • 1
   • -1
   • -0.8
   • -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?

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

   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, -5/2, 2.4, 2.3
   • -5/2, 2.3, 2.4, 2 3/4
   • 2 3/4, 2.4, 2.3, -5/2
   • 2.4, 2.3, 2 3/4, -5/2
9. 9.

   Ari teaches a robot to pick number cards (the robot beeps proudly). Which is greater: -3 1/4 or -3.2?

   • They are equal.
   • -3.2 is greater.
   • -3 1/4 is greater.
10. 10.

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

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