Example 1 · level 1
Which is the smallest number?
- 868
- 861
- 379
- 584
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- In order: 379 < 584 < 861 < 868.
- The smallest is 379.
Answer: 379
CLASS 3 MATHS · NUMBERS
Compare and order numbers
More digits means bigger. Same number of digits: compare from the left.
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Example 2 · level 2
Which is the smallest number?
- 4,467
- 3,899
- 3,467
- 3,759
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- In order: 3,467 < 3,759 < 3,899 < 4,467.
- The smallest is 3,467.
Answer: 3,467
Example 3 · level 3
Which is the greatest number?
- 1,943
- 9,143
- 4,319
- 9,314
Show solution
- In order: 1,943 < 4,319 < 9,143 < 9,314.
- The greatest is 9,314.
Answer: 9,314