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Smallest Number

Consider the following.

Form the smallest digit number using the digits 8, 3, 9, 6.

To form the smallest number, arrange the digits in ascending order.

3 < 6 < 8 < 9

Hence, the smallest number is 3689.

Procedure of forming the smallest number.

H The greatest digit is placed at ones place.

H The next smaller digit at tens place and so on till all the given digits are

finished.

H The smallest digit is placed at the highest place of the number.

Example : Form the smallest numbers using the given digits :

a. 9, 3, 4, 6 b. 8, 3, 4, 5

Solution : a. We have the digits : 9, 3, 4, 6

Arrange them in ascending order.

3 < 4 < 6 < 9

Hence, the smallest number is 3469.

b. We have the digits : 8, 3, 4, 5

Arrange them in ascending order.

3< 4< 5< 8

Hence, the smallest number is 3458.

Practice - 1.7
Practice - 1.7
Practice - 1.7
Practice - 1.7
1. Fill in the blanks with sign or or .> = <

a. 7219 7912 b. 7034 7043 c. 9001 9002

d. 9432 4632 e. 2045 4526 f. 8429 9246

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