Compare and order fractions, decimals, percents and negatives

Answer Key - Grade 7 Math Worksheet

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1. 1.

   Jun follows a treasure-map clue with a number on it. Which is greater: 5/8 or 0.6?

   • 0.6 is greater.
   • They are equal.
   • 5/8 is greater.
2. 2.

   Kira teaches a robot to pick number cards (the robot beeps proudly). Which is greater: 35% or 0.4?

   • 0.4 is greater.
   • 35% is greater.
   • They are equal.
3. 3.

   Milo grades a quiz for the math club (the answer key is upside down). Which is greater: -2.5 or -9/4?

   • -9/4 is greater.
   • They are equal.
   • -2.5 is greater.
4. 4.

   Noah watches a turtle and a whale at an aquarium (the whale waves a fin). The turtle is at -1.2 m and the whale at -5/4 m. Which one is lower?

   • the turtle
   • the whale
   • They are at the same depth.
5. 5.

   Ren compares two spots on a map of the sea (a sailboat sits between them). The cave floor is at -0.35 km and the lake floor at -3/8 km. Which one is higher?

   • the lake floor
   • the cave floor
   • They are at the same height.
6. 6.

   Zee solves a puzzle-book clue (the pencil is nearly worn down). Compare -3/5 and -0.4. Write a true statement with -3/5 first and -0.4 last, using < or >.

   -3/5 < -0.4
7. 7.

   Bo sorts number cards for a game (the deck is a little sticky). Which list puts these numbers in order from least to greatest? Numbers: -12, 40%, -0.6.

   • -1/2, 40%, -0.6
   • 40%, -1/2, -0.6
   • -0.6, -1/2, 40%
8. 8.

   Luz sorts number cards for a game (the deck is a little sticky). Which list puts these numbers in order from least to greatest? Numbers: 710, 7%, 0.65.

   • 7/10, 7%, 0.65
   • 0.65, 7/10, 7%
   • 7/10, 0.65, 7%
   • 7%, 0.65, 7/10
9. 9.

   Noah grades a quiz for the math club (the answer key is upside down). Which is greater: 2 3/4 or 2.3?

   • They are equal.
   • 2.3 is greater.
   • 2 3/4 is greater.
10. 10.

    Pia compares a bike path and a trail on a park map (a duck crosses both). The bike path is 1 4/5 miles and the trail is 1.4 miles. Which one is longer?

    • the trail
    • They are the same length.
    • the bike path