Comparing Three-Digit Numbers — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. 342 < 372
4 tens is less than 7 tens, so 342 is smaller than 372.
2. 586 > 536
8 tens is more than 3 tens, so 586 is greater than 536.
3. 218 < 258
1 ten is less than 5 tens, so 218 < 258.
4. 694 > 624
9 tens beats 2 tens, so 694 is bigger than 624.
5. 471 < 491
7 tens is fewer than 9 tens, so 471 is less than 491.
6. 835 > 815
3 tens is more than 1 ten, so 835 is greater than 815.
7. 163 < 193
6 tens is less than 9 tens, so 163 is smaller.
8. 529 < 549
2 tens is less than 4 tens, so 529 < 549.
9. 768 > 728
6 tens is more than 2 tens, so 768 is greater than 728.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
342 vs 372
→ 342 < 372
342 < 372
586 vs 536
→ 586 > 536
586 > 536
218 vs 258
→ 218 < 258
218 < 258
694 vs 624
→ 694 > 624
694 > 624
Comparing the tens place gives the correct < or > when hundreds are equal.