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Mathematics
Quarter 2 – Module 4:
Comparing and Arranging
Decimal Numbers

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Mathematics – Grade 5
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Quarter 2 – Module 4: Comparing and Arranging Decimal Numbers
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Mathematics
Quarter 2 – Module 4:
Comparing and Arranging
Decimal Numbers
Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners,
can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions,
exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.

Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-
step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.

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SLM. This will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module or if you
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the lesson. At the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-check
your learning. Answer keys are provided for each activity and test. We trust that you
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tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator.

Good luck and happy learning!

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 What I Need to Know

Hi, Mathletes!
This module was designed to help you gain understanding on
comparing and arranging decimals through ten thousandths. Mastery of this
mathematical skill is very important for you to comprehend more about the
concepts of comparing and arranging decimals.
In this module, you will be guided on the step-by-step process in
comparing and arranging decimal numbers. Also, you will be provided a
discussion and exercises for you to understand the concepts more easily.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. compare the decimal numbers using the symbols <, >, or =;

2. order or arrange decimal numbers from least to greatest and

vice versa; and

3. value the importance of comparing and arranging decimal

numbers in real-life situations. M5NS-Ila-103.2

What I Know

Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write it on your answer sheet.

1) Which of the following has the greatest value?

A. 0.007 B. 0.070 C. 0.059 D. 0.064

2) Arrange 0.162, 0.263 and 0.0612 in descending order.

A. 0.263, 0.162, 0.0612
B. 0.263, 0.0612, 0.162
C. 0.0612, 0.162, 0.263
D. 0.162, 0.263, 0.0612

3) What symbol of comparison should be placed in the box?

0.3456 0.3465

A. > B. < C. = D. ≤
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4) Arrange 10.569, 10.4563, 10.9870, and 10.341 in ascending order.

A. 10.341, 10.4563, 10.569, 10.9870

B. 10.9870, 10.569, 10.4563, 10.341
C. 10.341, 10569, 10.4563, 10.9870
D. 10.9870, 104563, 10.341, 10.341

5) Compare the numbers below decimals using the symbols >, <, = or ≠

54.8700 _______ 54.7800

A. < B. > C. = D. ≠

6) Which is the greatest among these decimal numbers: 62.345, 62.348, 62.3280,
62.0003?

A. 62.0003 B. 62.348 C. 62.345 D. 62.3280

7) What symbol will give the correct relationship of these decimal numbers?

75.04 _______ 75.0400

A. < B. > C. = D. ≠

8) What is the least decimal number among 187.401, 187.309, and 187.409?

A. 187.401 B. 187.309 C. 187.409 D. 187.31

9) Arrange this set of decimal number from least to greatest: 432.5091, 431.5091,
432.9015, 432.1059.

A. 432.9015, 432.5091, 432.1059, 431.5091

B. 431.5091, 432.1059, 432.9015, 432.5091
C. 431.5091, 432.1059, 432.5091, 432.9015
D. 431.5091, 432.9015, 432.5091, 432.1059

10) Nathan wants to join a basketball league. The required height to join the league
is 182.88 cm. Nathan is 182.854 cm tall. Is he qualified to join the league?

A. Yes B. No C. Maybe D. Not applicable

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 Lesson
Comparing and Arranging
1 Decimal Numbers
In this module, you will be comparing decimal number using place
value to determine whether one is greater than, lesser than, or equal to the
other.

This will also give you an idea on how to arrange decimal numbers in
increasing or decreasing order. Your knowledge in comparing whole numbers
and identifying decimal place value will strengthen and help you focus in
comparing and arranging decimal numbers.

What’s In

The illustration below of a place value chart can help you

compare two decimal numbers. Study and understand it carefully.

Place Ones Decimal Tenths Hundredths

value Point
Value 1  1 1
10 100

Digit 5  6 7

Digit 5  6 8

Start on the left side.

The ones digits are the same. They are both 5.
The tenths digits are the same. They are both 6 or 0.6.
10
The hundredths digits are not the same. 7 hundredths is 7
100
or 0.07.

and 8 hundredths is 8 or 0.08 8 is more than 7.

100
Therefore, 5.68 is greater than 5.67. In symbols, 5.68 > 5.67

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Let’s test yourself!
Let’s Begin!
Directions: Write <, >, or = on the blank to make the sentence true.
1.) 0.58 ________ 0.57
2.) 0.9 ________ 0.90
3.) 0.67 ________ 0.76
4.) 23.45 ________ 23.55
5.) 78.76 ________ 87.76
Arrange the decimal numbers from least to greatest. Write your answer on
the blank below at the right side of the number. The first item is already
done for you.
6.) 0.30, 0.12, 0.08 = Answer: 0.08, 0.12, 0.30____________________
7.) 4.6, 4.01, 4.50 =______________________________________________
8.) 11.8, 11.7, 11.005, 11.23 =____________________________________
9.) 25.001, 25.02, 25.76, 25.43 =_______________________________________

10.) 100.11, 100.09, 100.12 =_____________________________________

Notes to the Learner

Math is fun. Comparing and arranging decimal numbers are just as

easy as comparing whole numbers.
Recall previous lessons about the terms greater than (>), less than
(<), and equal to (=), as well as identifying the place value of a given
number.

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 What’s New

One of the tourist spots of Calbayog City is the Isla Pawikan. This
is located at the coastal barangays of Manguino-o, Bantian and Binaliw in
Tinambacan District. There are many fishes found in this island.

One day, the two fishermen, Roger

and Miguel agreed to go to Isla
Pawikan to catch more fish for their
earnings. Fortunately, Roger caught
12.35 kg of Mackerel fish while
Miguel caught 12.31 kg. Who has the
bigger number of catches of fish?

The problem situation above calls for comparing and arranging decimal numbers.

What Is It

In this lesson, you will learn about comparing and arranging

decimals. How do you do that? Read the process below and try to follow the
example illustrated on the first part of this lesson.

Let us go back to the situation above. To answer the problem, we

compare the weight of fish caught by each fisherman. As we can see, the whole
numbers and the tenths digit are the same. So, we compare the hundredths
digit.
Roger caught: 12.35 kg 5>1 5.35 > 5.31
Miguel caught: 12.31 kg 1<5 5.31 < 5.35

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Answer: Roger caught more fishes than Miguel.
In comparing decimals, we will learn how to compare the two decimal
numbers and to arrange the decimals in ascending or descending order. One
decimal number is either greater than or less than or equal to the other
decimal number.

The following steps are to be considered in comparing and arranging

decimal numbers:
1: Line up first the decimal points and the digit in their corresponding
place values.

2: Compare the digits from the decimal point to the right until you
find digits in the same place that differ (the number with
smaller digit has the smaller value and the number with the
bigger digit has bigger value).

Note: To make the comparison of decimal numbers easier, you can add
zeros after the last digit to make the same number of digits. Anyway,
the value of the numbers does not change.

Consider the following examples:

Example 1: Arrange 0.2465, 0.42, 0.14563, 0.8, 0.330 from the greatest to
the least or descending order.

Step 1: Arrange in column form with all the decimal points aligned.

0.8 or 0.80000
0.42 0.42000
0.330 0.33000
0.2465 0.24650
0.14563 0.14563

Step 2: Arrange from the greatest to the least or descending order in

horizontal form.

Answer: 0.8, 0.42, 0.330, 0.2465, 0.14563

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Example 2: Arrange 0.89651, 0.85, 0.81, 0.843 from the least to the greatest
or ascending order.

Step 1: Arrange in column form aligning all decimal points.

0.81 or 0.81000
0.843 0.84300
0.85 0.85000
0.89651 0.89651

Step 2: Arrange from the least to the greatest or ascending order in the
horizontal form.

Answer: 0.81, 0.843, 0.85, 0.89651

Example 3: The length of a sample of different insects in centimeters are

12.47, 11.7, 12.047 and 12.6. Arrange the length from greatest
to least.

Solution:
In comparing decimal numbers, all we need to do is to line up the
decimal points and the digits in their corresponding place values.
In doing so, we have: 12:47
11.7
12.047
12.6
Then we compare the digits. We compare the digits in the same
place value. We compare first the ones digit.
12.47 11.7 12.407 12.6
Most of them have the same value except for 11.7, which has 1 on
its ones digit. Since 1 < 2, 11.7 is the smallest.
Next, we compare the tenths digit of the remaining three decimals,
since they already have the same ones digit.
12.47 12.047 12.6
As observed, 0 < 4 < 6. Thus, 12.047 < 12.47 <12.6
Now, we will list the numbers from greatest to least.
Answer: 12.6, 12.47, 12.047, and 11.7

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Let’s Practice:
Directions: Compare the decimal numbers using the symbols: >, <, or =.
1.) 0.586 ________ 0.576
2.) 0.900 ________ 0.900
3.) 10.67 ________ 10.76
4.) 23.456 ________ 23.556
5.) 178.2769 ________ 187.1769

What’s More

Now that you have read and understood in comparing and arranging
decimal numbers through ten thousandths place, let us solve some exercises.
Are you ready? Let us start now!
EXERCISE NO. 1

Directions: Choose the correct symbol for each of the given items below.

1. 0.26 0.36.
A. = B. > C.< D. ≠
2. Four tenths 0.02.
A. > B. = C. < D. ≠

3. 0.930 0.935.
A. = B. > C. < D. ≠

4. 0.08 eight hundredths.

A. < B. = C. > D. ≠

5. 23.64 23.540.
A. > B. < C. = D. ≠

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EXERCISE NO. 2:

Directions: The table below shows decimal numbers that you will arrange
from the least to the greatest and vice versa. Arrange in the corresponding
column the decimal numbers given in the first column. An example is
provided for you.

Decimal Numbers Least to Greatest Greatest to Least

(Ascending Order) (Descending Order)
Ex. 10.9, 9.78, 11.54, 9.68 9.68, 9.78, 10.9, 11.54, 10.9, 9.78,
11.54 9.68
1. 2.334, 3.432, 3.422, 4.223

2. 45.93, 94.36, 545.67, 439.5

3. 20.45, 20.32, 20.54, 20.001

4. 1.001, 1, 1.02, 1.003

5. 24.001, 24.010, 42.001,

42.01

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 What I Have Learned

Decimal numbers are compared using the symbols >, <, or =. It is arranged
from least to greatest (ascending order) or greatest to least (descending order) by
comparing decimal numbers first.

To compare decimals, we need to align first the decimal points and the digits
in their corresponding place values. Then, begin comparing the digits with the same
place values from leftmost digits.

In addition, it is very essential also to understand and master the skills in

comparing and arranging fractions. In comparing and ordering fractions, you must
have a least common denominator. After you find a common denominator, you can
simply compare the numerators of the fractions. But if you have the same
denominators, the number with the larger numerator is the larger fraction.

What I Can Do

Directions: Read and solve each problem. Use your Math Activity notebook.
1) Write at least two 3-digit decimals less than 1.
2) Write at least three 2-digit decimals less than 1.

3) Meriam went to the public market in Calbayog City. While in a multicab, she
noticed that she received a change of Php 5.50 while the other passenger was given
Php 1.50. Whose change was smaller?

4) Arrange 10.342, 0.78912, 7.3400, 15.4 in descending order.

5) Last Saturday, Kelvin jogged 79.645 meters while Arnold jogged 99.302 meters.
Who jogged farther?

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 Assessment

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write it on a separate

answer sheet.
1) What appropriate symbol or comparison should be placed in the box?
0.6500 0.65
A. > B. < C. = D. ≠

2) 0.8 is greater than 0.08, is this correct?

A. true B. false C. the same D. not applicable

3) Arrange 9.870, 9.9, 9.7863, 9.86 in ascending order.

A. 9.9, 9.870, 9.86, 9.7863
B. 9.7863, 9.86, 9.870, 9.9
C. 9.870, 9.86, 9.9, 9.7863
D. 9.7863, 9.9, 9.86, 9.870

4) Arrange 10.11, 10.001, 10.011, 10.01 in descending order.

A. 10.1, 10.01, 1.10, 10.001
B. 10.1, 10.01, 10.001, 1.10
C. 10.11, 1.10, 10.01, 10.001
D. 10.01, 10.001, 10.1, 1.10

5) Mang Nicanor has $50.00 US dollars given by his daughter from the United States
of America. He wanted it to be changed with Philippine money. He went to M Bank
and was offered with an exchange rate of P50.67 per US$, while ML Pawnshop
offered him for P50.80. In which establishment will Mang Nicanor get a bigger
amount of money after his $50.00 US dollars is changed to Philippine peso?

A. M Bank B. Local Pawnshop C. none D. a and b

6) If these given decimals 5.617, 5.620, 5.621 are arranged in ascending

order, which one is at the third place?

A. 5.617 B. 5.620 C. 5.621 D. none

7) What symbol should be used to show the relationship

of 101.768 _______ 101.867 between the numbers?

A. > B. < C. = D. both b and c

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8) Which is the least decimal among these three: 15.387, 15.388, and 15.397?

A. 15.387 B. 15.388 C. 15.397 D. none

9) Arrange the set of decimals from greatest to least or descending order: 123.450,
123.540, 123.054, 123.045.
A. 123.540, 123.450, 123.054, 123.045
B. 123.540, 123.450, 123.045, 123.054
C. 123.045, 123.054, 123.450, 123.540
D. 123.045, 123.054, 123.540, 123.450

10) A Criminology course offered in a certain university has a minimum height

requirement of 162.560 cm. Lawrence is 162.594 cm. tall. Does he meet the
height requirement?

A. Yes B. No C. Maybe D. none of the choices

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 Additional Activities

Directions: Write True if the statement is correct and False if it is not. Write
your answer on your answer sheet.

1) 67.8 is equal to 67.80.

2) 12.991 is greater than 12.981.
3) 0.15 < 1.99.
4) 0.3010, 0.2010, 0.1010, 0.0910 are arranged in the ascending order.
5) 0.234,0.244, 0.256, 0.276 are arranged from the least to the greatest.

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What’s More
Exercise No. 1:
1. C
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. A
Exercise No. 2:
No Ascending Order Descending Order
1 2.334, 3.422, 3.432, 4.223 4.223, 3.432, 3.422, 2.334
2 45.93, 94.36, 439.5, 545.67 545.67, 439.5, 94.36, 45.93
3 20.001, 20.32, 20.45, 20.54 20.54, 20.45, 20.32, 20.001
4 1, 1.001, 1.003, 1.02 1.02, 1.003, 1.001, 1
5 24.001, 24.010, 42.001, 42.01 42.01, 42.001, 24.010, 24.001
What I Know What Is It What ‘s In
1. B 1. > 6. 0.08, 0.12, 0.30
2. A (Let’s Practice)
3. B 2. = 7. 4.01, 4.50, 4.6
4. A 1. >
5. B 3. < 8. 11.005, 11.23,
2. =
6. B
3. < 11.7, 11.8
7. C
8. B 4. < 4. < 9. 25.001, 25.02,
9. C 5. <
10. B 25.43, 25.76
5. < 10. 100.09, 100.11,
100.12
Additional Activities Assessment What I Can Do
1. True 1. C 1. Answers may vary.
2. True 2. A (0.987, 0.543)
3. True 3. B 2. Answers may vary.
4. False 4. C (0.99, 0.98, 0.97)
5. True 5. B 3. The other passenger
6. C 4. 15.4, 10.342, 7.3400,
7. B 0.78912
8. A 5. Arnold jogged farther
9. A than Kelvin.
10. A
Answer Key
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