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Write each of the following in expanded form.
552 = + +
479 = + +
988 = + +
102 = + +
Write each of the following in short form.
900 + 60 + 5 = 100 + 10 + 1 =
200 + 0 + 7 = 500 + 60 + 0 =
Comparing Numbers
We already know how to compare 2-digit numbers. Now, let us learn the
comparison of 3-digit numbers.
Different Number of Digits H T O H T O
A 3-digit number is always greater 1 3 8 9 8
than a 2-digit number.
Let us compare 138 and 98. 3-digit number > 2-digit number
98
138
Same Number of Digits
� First, look at the hundreds digits.
The number having a greater H T O H T O
hundreds digit is greater. 3 2 9 5 4 9
Let us compare 329 and 549.
Thus, 329 < 549. 3 < 5
