6 — Comparing and Ordering Numbers

Comparing and Ordering Numbers

Solution & Explanation · ID: D64321F0

Question

Compare 99,999 and 100,000. Which number is greater?

Hint

Remember the rule about numbers with different amounts of digits.

Concept

When comparing numbers with different amounts of digits, the number with more digits is always greater.

Show Answer

100,000 > 99,999

Show Solution
1

Count the digits in each number: 99,999 has 5 digits, 100,000 has 6 digits

2

The number with more digits is always greater

3

Therefore, 100,000 > 99,999

Two numbers shown with digit count: 99,999 labeled as '5 digits' and 100,000 labeled as '6 digits'. An arrow points from 100,000 with text 'MORE DIGITS = GREATER'. Final comparison 100,000 > 99,999 written below.