Find the Missing Number: 12,399 < □ < 13,001

Question

Fill in the missing number:

12,399 < \Box < 13,001

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's solve the problem by examining each possible answer choice to determine which one fits within the range 12,399<<13,001 12,399 < \Box < 13,001 .

  • Choice 1: 12,100 12,100
    12,100 12,100 is less than 12,399 12,399 , so it does not satisfy 12,399<12,100 12,399 < 12,100 .
  • Choice 2: 13,100 13,100
    13,100 13,100 is greater than 13,001 13,001 , so it does not satisfy 13,100<13,001 13,100 < 13,001 .
  • Choice 3: 12,850 12,850
    12,399<12,850 12,399 < 12,850 and 12,850<13,001 12,850 < 13,001 . This choice satisfies both conditions.
  • Choice 4: 12,300 12,300
    12,300 12,300 is less than 12,399 12,399 , so it does not satisfy 12,399<12,300 12,399 < 12,300 .

Therefore, the number that fits between 12,399 and 13,001 is 12,850 12,850 .

Answer

12,850 12,850