Compare and order fractions, decimals, percents and negatives

Answer Key - Grade 7 Math Worksheet

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1. 1.

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

   • They are equal.
   • 0.4 is greater.
   • 35% is greater.
2. 2.

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

   • They are equal.
   • -9/4 is greater.
   • -2.5 is greater.
3. 3.

   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.
4. 4.

   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 bucket
   • They hold the same amount.
   • the watering can
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 cave floor
   • the lake floor
   • They are at the same height.
6. 6.

   Tala sorts number cards for a game (one card has a bent corner). Compare -3/4 and -0.7. Write a true statement with -3/4 first and -0.7 last, using < or >.

   -3/4 < -0.7
7. 7.

   Esme sorts number cards for a game (the deck is a little sticky). Which list puts these numbers in order from least to greatest? Numbers: 34, -0.9, 65%.

   • 3/4, -0.9, 65%
   • 3/4, 65%, -0.9
   • -0.9, 3/4, 65%
   • 65%, 3/4, -0.9
   • -0.9, 65%, 3/4
8. 8.

   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
   • -0.4, -3/8, 0.1
   • 0.1, -3/8, -0.4
9. 9.

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

   • -1.4 is greater.
   • They are equal.
   • -1 1/2 is greater.
10. 10.

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

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