Question

Which of the following options correctly shows the descending order of the number of dollars in the three piggy banks?

• A. $\$7,657$ > $\$7,657$ > $\$7,567$
• B. $\$7,756$ > $\$7,567$ > $\$7,657$
• C. $\$7,567$ > $\$7,657$ > $\$7,756$
• D. $\$7,756$ > $\$7,657$ > $\$7,567$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $\$7,756$ > $\$7,657$ > $\$7,567$

Say:
1. The number of dollars in three piggy banks are given.

Steps:
1. Which digits are the same for all the three amounts?
a. The thousands digits are the same.
2. Which digits do we compare to find the correct descending order?
a. We compare the digits at the hundreds place, 7 > 6 > 5 (WB1)
3. What is the correct descending order of the given amounts?
a. $\$7,756$ > $\$7,657$ > $\$7,567$ (WB1)
Hence, Option A is correct.

WB:

Q: Why can't the comparison be written like this > > $\$7,567$ < $\$7,657$ < $\$7,756$?
A: This is in ascending order.