Compare and order fractions, decimals, percents and negatives

Grade 7 Math Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the best answer.

1. 1.

   3/4 is 0.75. Bo solves a puzzle-book clue (the pencil is nearly worn down). Which is greater: 3/4 or 0.7?

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

   -1/4 is -0.25. Esme follows a treasure-map clue with a number on it. Which is greater: -0.3 or -1/4?

   • -0.3 is greater.
   • They are equal.
   • -1/4 is greater.
3. 3.

   40% is 0.4. Jun grades a quiz for the math club (the answer key is upside down). Which is greater: 40% or 0.5?

   • 40% is greater.
   • 0.5 is greater.
   • They are equal.
4. 4.

   Luz watches a diver and a turtle in a big tank (the turtle looks unimpressed). The diver is at -3/4 m and the turtle at -0.6 m. Which one is lower?

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

   Noah charges two phones before a trip (the old phone is dramatic about it). The new phone is at 70% and the old phone is 3/4 charged. Which one is less charged?

   • They have the same charge.
   • the new phone
   • the old phone
6. 6.

   12 is 0.5; -34 is -0.75; 20% is 0.2. Pia lines up number cards on the floor (the cat inspects them). Which list puts these numbers in order from least to greatest? Numbers: 12, -34, 20%.

   • 1/2, 20%, -3/4
   • -3/4, 20%, 1/2
   • 20%, 1/2, -3/4
   • 1/2, -3/4, 20%
   • -3/4, 1/2, 20%
7. 7.

   310 is 0.3; -12 is -0.5. Ren lines up number cards on the floor (the cat inspects them). Which list puts these numbers in order from least to greatest? Numbers: -0.4, 310, -12.

   • -0.4, 3/10, -1/2
   • -1/2, -0.4, 3/10
   • -0.4, -1/2, 3/10
   • 3/10, -0.4, -1/2
8. 8.

   -12 is -0.5. Tala lines up number cards on the floor (the cat inspects them). Which list puts these numbers in order from least to greatest? Numbers: -12, 0.5, -0.6.

   • 0.5, -1/2, -0.6
   • -0.6, -1/2, 0.5
   • -1/2, 0.5, -0.6
9. 9.

   Ari sorts number cards for a game (one card has a bent corner). Which is greater: 0.6 or 3/5?

   • 3/5 is greater.
   • They are equal.
   • 0.6 is greater.
10. 10.

    Bo grades a quiz for the math club (the answer key is upside down). Which is greater: -1/4 or 0.25?

    • -1/4 is greater.
    • 0.25 is greater.
    • They are equal.