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Second Year maths · D.8 · Rational and irrational numbers

Order irrational numbers and decimals

Estimate each root as a decimal, then order from least to greatest. Write the numbers as shown.

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  1. Write these numbers from least to greatest: √14, 4.1, √44

    Answer: √14, 4.1, √44

  2. Write these numbers from least to greatest: √51, √28, 5

    Answer: 5, √28, √51

  3. Write these numbers from least to greatest: √14, √44, √58, 7.2

    Answer: √14, √44, 7.2, √58

Tip: Estimate each root as a decimal, then order from least to greatest. Write the numbers as shown.

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