CPM Homework Help : MC2 Problem 2-120

Insert whole numbers from $0$ to $9$ (each digit may only be used once and $6$ and $8$ are already used) in the blanks below to make the largest number possible. Then repeat the process to make the smallest number possible. Record each answer using numbers and words.
____ $8$ . ____ $6$ ____

Hint:

Try to create the largest and smallest number possible using the other numbers.
After your attempts, check the answers to see if yours match.
Be sure to know why these answers are correct.
$\text{1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9}$

Answers:

Largest number: $98.765$
Smallest number: $08.162$