Page 25 - Revised Maths Wisdom Class - 3

4-Digit Numbers 23

Rule 5: If the digits at all places are same, the numbers Th H T O
are equal. Let us compare 3456 and 3456. 3 4 5 6

3 4 5 6

3 = 3 5 = 5

4 = 4 6 = 6

So, 3456 = 3456
Ascending and Descending Order

When we arrange the numbers from the smallest to the Th H T O
© G. Ram Books (P.) Ltd.©
greatest, the numbers are in ascending order. Let us take 3 2 2 5
the numbers 3225, 6324 and 9568. 6 3 2 4

First we put these numbers in place value chart and then 9 5 6 8
compare the numbers. 3 < 6 < 9

Therefore, 3225 is the smallest number and 9568 is the greatest number.

Hence, the numbers in ascending order are 3225 < 6324 < 9568.

When we arrange the numbers from the greatest to the smallest, the numbers are in
descending order. Let us take the numbers 3625, 5679 and 3735.

First we put numbers in place value chart and then compare them.

Th H T O Th H T O

3 6 2 5 3 6 2 5
5 6 7 9 3 7 3 5

3 7 3 5
3 = 3

3 < 5
So, 5679 is the greatest. 6 < 7 So, 3625 < 3735

Hence, the numbers in descending order are 5679 > 3735 > 3625.

Let's Try

Example: Rewrite the following numbers fi rst in ascending order and then in
descending order:

4538, 4927, 5132, 2839, 1003