To compare two whole numbers, compare
the digits in each place from left to right.
Compare the digits in each place from left to right.
Start with the hundreds place.
2 = 2
The digits in the hundreds place are equal, so compare the digits in the tens place.
4 = 4
The digits in the tens place are equal, so compare the digits in the ones place.
3 > 2
Since 3 > 2, 243 > 242.