1. The problem asks to compare pairs of numbers using the symbols >, <, or =. 2. To compare numbers, we look at their digits from left to right: - If the first different digit in the first number is greater than the corresponding digit in the second number, then the first number is greater. - If it is smaller, then the first number is smaller. - If all digits are equal, the numbers are equal. 3. Let's compare each pair: a) Compare 3984 and 3948: - The thousands digit: 3 = 3 - The hundreds digit: 9 > 9 (equal) - The tens digit: 8 > 4 Since 8 > 4, 3984 > 3948. b) Compare 68320 and 68230: - Ten-thousands digit: 6 = 6 - Thousands digit: 8 = 8 - Hundreds digit: 3 = 2 Since 3 > 2, 68320 > 68230. c) Compare 490782 and 490729: - Digits are equal until the tens digit: - Tens digit: 8 > 2 So, 490782 > 490729. d) Compare 25.36 and 25.65: - Integer parts: 25 = 25 - Tenths digit: 3 < 6 So, 25.36 < 25.65. e) Compare 38.7 and 8.37: - Integer parts: 38 > 8 So, 38.7 > 8.37. Final answers: a) 3984 > 3948 b) 68320 > 68230 c) 490782 > 490729 d) 25.36 < 25.65 e) 38.7 > 8.37