Compare and order fractions, decimals, percents and negatives

Answer Key - Grade 7 Math Worksheet

Circle the best answer, or write your answer on the line.

1. 1.

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

   • 5/8 is greater.
   • 0.6 is greater.
   • They are equal.
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.
   • They are equal.
   • 35% is greater.
3. 3.

   Luz sorts number cards for a game (one card has a bent corner). Which is greater: -0.45 or -9/20?

   • They are equal.
   • -9/20 is greater.
   • -0.45 is greater.
4. 4.

   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
5. 5.

   Ari follows a treasure-map clue with a number on it. Compare -4/5 and -0.85. Write a true statement with -4/5 first and -0.85 last, using < or >.

   -4/5 > -0.85
6. 6.

   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%.

   • 2/5, 0.45, 48%
   • 0.45, 2/5, 48%
   • 48%, 0.45, 2/5
7. 7.

   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.

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

   • 0.65, 7/10, 7%
   • 7/10, 0.65, 7%
   • 7/10, 7%, 0.65
   • 7%, 0.65, 7/10
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 1/2 is greater.
   • -1.4 is greater.
   • They are equal.
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, 3.4, 18/5
    • 3 4/5, 18/5, 3.4
    • 3.4, 18/5, 3 4/5