This task is from Tools for NC Teachers.  Students examine a context of containers in which they must determine the total number of objects. This is remixable. 

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Jay and Bella visited a candy warehouse.  Candy is sold in crates of 1000, boxes of 100, packages of 10, and single pieces of candy.

 Jay purchased 9 crates, 2 boxes, 7 packages, and 4 single pieces of candy.

Bella purchased 8 crates, 9 boxes, 9 packages, and 1 single piece of candy.

 Part 1:

· How many pieces of candy did Jay purchase?  (9,274)

· How many pieces of candy did Bella purchase?  (8,991)

 Part 2:

· Compare the amounts each child purchased.  Use >, =, or <.  (9,274 > 8,991)

Tell how you know which child purchased the most candy.  (Jay purchased more candy.)