Ordering Numbers The map at the right gives the area of four states as fractions of the total area...
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Ordering Numbers The map at the right gives the area of four states as fractions of the total area of the United States. Which of these states have the least area? GEOGRAPHY Example 4
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Ordering Numbers
The map at the right gives the area of four states as fractions of the total area of the United States. Which of these states have the least area?
GEOGRAPHY
Example 4
Ordering Numbers
SOLUTION
Write the fractions as decimals and then compare the decimals.
California: 0.0425=400
17Montana: 0.04=
25
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New Mexico: 0.03=30
1Texas: 0.072=
125
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Example 4
ANSWER
Because 0.072 > 0.0425 > 0.04 > 0.03, the state with the least area is New Mexico.
Guided Practice for Example 4
ANSWER >
ANSWER =
ANSWER >
ANSWER <
Copy and complete the statement using <, >, or =.
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132
16. ?40
170.18
15.
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2.3
14.
?87
0.78
Guided Practice for Example 4
ANSWER ,20021
401
161
12517, ,
17. Order the fractions and from least
to greatest. 12517
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161
401
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