Let's solve each problem step by step from the worksheet titled
"Compare and Order – Whole Number Practice".
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Part 1: Compare. Use <, >, or =.
We compare two numbers and determine which is greater, smaller, or if they are equal.
1.)
28,940 ___ 28,904
- Compare digit by digit:
- 28,940 vs 28,904
- First three digits (28,9) are same
- Fourth digit: 4 vs 0 → 4 > 0
→ So,
28,940 > 28,904
2.)
79,112 ___ 79,211
- First two digits: 79 same
- Third digit: 1 vs 2 → 1 < 2
→ So,
79,112 < 79,211
3.)
45,891 ___ 54,891
- First digit: 4 vs 5 → 4 < 5
→ So,
45,891 < 54,891
4.)
80,020 ___ 80,002
- First three digits: 80,0 same
- Fourth digit: 2 vs 0 → 2 > 0
→ So,
80,020 > 80,002
5.)
256,025 ___ 256,025
- Same number →
=
6.)
621,438 ___ 99,999
- 621,438 has more digits than 99,999 → larger
→
621,438 > 99,999
7.)
809,100 ___ 809,010
- First four digits: 809,1 vs 809,0 → 1 > 0
→ So,
809,100 > 809,010
8.)
29,867 ___ 100,000
- 29,867 has fewer digits → smaller
→
29,867 < 100,000
9.)
999,009 ___ 999,090
- First three digits: 999 same
- Fourth digit: 0 vs 0 → same
- Fifth digit: 0 vs 9 → 0 < 9
→ So,
999,009 < 999,090
10.)
335,427 ___ 335,428
- All digits same except last: 7 vs 8 → 7 < 8
→ So,
335,427 < 335,428
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Part 2: Order from least to greatest
11.)
32,201; 31,102; 32,102
- Compare:
- 31,102 (smallest)
- 32,102
- 32,201 (largest)
→
31,102; 32,102; 32,201
12.)
441,025; 441,205; 439,250
- 439,250 (smallest — first three digits 439 < 441)
- 441,025
- 441,205 (largest)
→
439,250; 441,025; 441,205
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Part 3: Order from greatest to least
13.)
62,875; 62,576; 62,785
- Compare:
- 62,875
- 62,785
- 62,576
→
62,875; 62,785; 62,576
14.)
331,754; 332,457; 331,547
- 332,457 (largest — 332 > 331)
- 331,754
- 331,547 (smallest)
→
332,457; 331,754; 331,547
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Part 4: Which number is larger than 345,832?
Given options:
a.
345,382 → less than 345,832
b.
354,238 → 354 > 345 →
greater ✔
c.
345,238 → 345,238 < 345,832
d.
345,328 → 345,328 < 345,832
So, only
b. 354,238 is greater than 345,832.
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✔ Final Answers:
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Compare:
1.) >
2.) <
3.) <
4.) >
5.) =
6.) >
7.) >
8.) <
9.) <
10.) <
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Order from least to greatest:
11.) 31,102; 32,102; 32,201
12.) 439,250; 441,025; 441,205
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Order from greatest to least:
13.) 62,875; 62,785; 62,576
14.) 332,457; 331,754; 331,547
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Which number is larger than 345,832?
Answer: b. 354,238
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of comparing and ordering numbers worksheet 4th grade.