Question

Which arrangement shows the numbers 1,254; 1,245; and 1,204 in descending order?

Options

• 1,204 > 1,245 > 1,254

• 1,245 > 1,254 > 1,204

• 1,254 > 1,245 > 1,204

• 1,254 > 1,204 > 1,245

Answer 1

1,254 > 1,245 > 1,204

Explanation:

All three numbers have the same number of digits and same first two digits. Comparing the tens place: 5 > 4 > 0, giving us the descending order 1,254 > 1,245 > 1,204.