Compare and order fractions, decimals, percents and negatives

Grade 7 Math Worksheet

Circle the best answer.

1. 1.

   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 whale
   • the turtle
   • They are at the same depth.
2. 2.

   Pia fills a watering can and a bucket for the garden (the plants are thirsty). The watering can is 3/8 full and the bucket is 30% full. Which one is fuller?

   • the watering can
   • the bucket
   • They hold the same amount.
3. 3.

   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?

   • They are at the same height.
   • the lake floor
   • the cave floor
4. 4.

   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.

   • 40%, -1/2, -0.6
   • -1/2, 40%, -0.6
   • -0.6, -1/2, 40%
5. 5.

   Jun sorts number cards for a game (the deck is a little sticky). Which list puts these numbers in order from least to greatest? Numbers: 0.45, 25, 48%.

   • 48%, 0.45, 2/5
   • 0.45, 2/5, 48%
   • 2/5, 0.45, 48%
6. 6.

   Kira sorts number cards for a game (the deck is a little sticky). Which list puts these numbers in order from least to greatest? Numbers: -38, -0.4, 0.1.

   • -3/8, -0.4, 0.1
   • 0.1, -3/8, -0.4
   • -0.4, -3/8, 0.1
7. 7.

   Milo sorts number cards for a game (one card has a bent corner). Which is greater: -1 1/2 or -1.4?

   • -1 1/2 is greater.
   • -1.4 is greater.
   • They are equal.
8. 8.

   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
9. 9.

   Ren sorts number cards for a game (the deck is a little sticky). Which list puts these numbers in order from least to greatest? Numbers: 1 34, 1.7, 54.

   • 1 3/4, 1.7, 5/4
   • 5/4, 1.7, 1 3/4
   • 1 3/4, 5/4, 1.7
10. 10.

    Milo sorts number cards for a game (the deck is a little sticky). Which list puts these numbers in order from least to greatest? Numbers: 3 45, 3.4, 185.

    • 3 4/5, 18/5, 3.4
    • 3 4/5, 3.4, 18/5
    • 3.4, 18/5, 3 4/5