Comparing and Reading Decimals Flashcard

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part.

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How do you round a decimal to the nearest whole number?

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To round a decimal to the nearest whole number, look at the digit to the right of the decimal point. If it's 5 or greater, round up; if it's less than 5, round down.

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What does the underlined digit in a decimal represent?

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The underlined digit in a decimal indicates the place value to which the number should be rounded.

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What is the value of the digit 5 in the decimal 0.257?

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The 5 in the decimal 0.257 represents five hundredths.

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How do you compare two decimals?

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To compare two decimals, align them by the decimal point and compare digit by digit from left to right.

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What does the symbol '>' mean when comparing decimals?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean when comparing decimals?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '=' mean when comparing decimals?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'.

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How do you round 1.6 to the nearest whole number?

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1.6 rounded to the nearest whole number is 2.

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What is 0.473 rounded to the nearest hundredth?

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0.473 rounded to the nearest hundredth is 0.47.