Question 7 of 15beginner💡 UnderstandShort Answer2 marks

Which is less 27 oranges or 72 oranges? Why?

Correct Answer

27 oranges is less than 72 oranges.

Reasoning: 27 has 2 tens (20) 72 has 7 tens (70) Since 2 tens is less than 7 tens, 27 is smaller than 72. ∴ The tens digit determines which number is bigger when comparing two-digit numbers.

Exercise: Trays of Oranges | Q: 19 | (Page Page 10)
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Explanation

The chapter explains that when comparing two-digit numbers, we first look at the tens place. 27 has 2 in the tens place (20) and 72 has 7 in the tens place (70). Since 20 is less than 70, 27 is less than 72. The ones digits (7 and 2) don't matter for comparison when tens digits are different.

Solution Steps

  1. Compare the tens digits of both numbers

  2. 27 has 2 tens (20), 72 has 7 tens (70)

  3. Since 20 < 70, 27 is less than 72

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