Decimal Models

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing numbers that are not whole, using a point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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What does the decimal 0.5 represent?

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0.5 represents half of a whole.

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How do you read the decimal 1.25?

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You read it as 'one point two five'.

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What is the value of the digit 3 in the decimal 0.32?

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The value of the digit 3 in 0.32 is three tenths.

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What does the shaded area in a decimal model represent?

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The shaded area represents the value of the decimal based on the total area of the model.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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You divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 25%?

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The decimal equivalent of 25% is 0.25.

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What is the decimal 0.08 in fraction form?

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0.08 in fraction form is 8/100 or simplified to 2/25.

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How do you compare decimals?

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You compare decimals by looking at the digits from left to right, starting with the highest place value.

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What is the decimal representation of 1 and 3/4?

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The decimal representation of 1 and 3/4 is 1.75.