Descending Order


 
 
Concept Explanation
 

Descending Order

To arrange the number in such a way that the numbers are in decreasing order that is bigger to smaller is known as Descending Order.

The numbers 194, 5828, 834 and 7828  when  arranged in descending order will be

 

  • We see that there are two 3-digit number and two 4-digit numbers.
  • Among the 4-digit numbers 5828 and 7828. 7828 > 5828 . So 7828 is the greatest number followed by 5828. 
  • On comparing the two 3 -digit numbers 194 and 834 we see that 834 > 194..
  • Therefore the given numbers in descending order are
  • 7828 > 5828 > 834 > 194

    Illustration 1: Which of the following number will replace the question mark?

    A..3734

    B. 7628 

    C. 2311          

    D. 3275

    Answer: C

    Solution: On comparing the numbers

    We see that 2311 is the only number smaller than 3211.  Hence it will replace the question mark   

    Hence the correct option is C

    Illustration 1: Arrange the following numbers in ascending order

    7151, 6281, 8138, 6211

    A..8138 > 7151 > 6281 > 6211  

    B. 7151 >8138 >  6281 > 6211  

    C. 6211< 6281 < 7151 < 8138

    D. None of these

    Answer: A

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