Let's solve the "Judging Numbers" worksheet step by step. The goal is to compare each pair of 3-digit numbers and insert the correct symbol:
< (less than),
> (greater than), or
= (equal to) in the circle between them.
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Step-by-step Comparison:
#### 1.
187 ○ 178
- Compare hundreds place: both are
1 → move to tens.
- Tens place: 8 vs 7 → 8 > 7
- So,
187 > 178
✔ Answer:
>
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#### 2.
815 ○ 518
- Hundreds place: 8 vs 5 → 8 > 5
- So,
815 > 518
✔ Answer:
>
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#### 3.
992 ○ 992
- Both numbers are identical
- So,
992 = 992
✔ Answer:
=
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#### 4.
389 ○ 299
- Hundreds place: 3 vs 2 → 3 > 2
- So,
389 > 299
✔ Answer:
>
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#### 5.
445 ○ 583
- Hundreds place: 4 vs 5 → 4 < 5
- So,
445 < 583
✔ Answer:
<
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#### 6.
650 ○ 561
- Hundreds place: 6 vs 5 → 6 > 5
- So,
650 > 561
✔ Answer:
>
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#### 7.
124 ○ 315
- Hundreds place: 1 vs 3 → 1 < 3
- So,
124 < 315
✔ Answer:
<
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#### 8.
785 ○ 785
- Both numbers are the same
- So,
785 = 785
✔ Answer:
=
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#### 9.
273 ○ 275
- Hundreds: 2 vs 2 → same
- Tens: 7 vs 7 → same
- Ones: 3 vs 5 → 3 < 5
- So,
273 < 275
✔ Answer:
<
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#### 10.
527 ○ 955
- Hundreds: 5 vs 9 → 5 < 9
- So,
527 < 955
✔ Answer:
<
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Final Answers:
| Problem | Answer |
|--------|--------|
| 187 ○ 178 |
> |
| 815 ○ 518 |
> |
| 992 ○ 992 |
= |
| 389 ○ 299 |
> |
| 445 ○ 583 |
< |
| 650 ○ 561 |
> |
| 124 ○ 315 |
< |
| 785 ○ 785 |
= |
| 273 ○ 275 |
< |
| 527 ○ 955 |
< |
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How to Use the Worksheet:
You would
cut out the symbols at the bottom (there are multiple copies of <, >, =) and
glue the correct one into each circle based on the comparisons above.
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✔ Completed Table:
```
187 > 178 815 > 518
992 = 992 389 > 299
445 < 583 650 > 561
124 < 315 785 = 785
273 < 275 527 < 955
```
This completes the task! 🎉
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of ordering 3 digit numbers worksheet 2nd grade.
