Decimals

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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. For example, in 3.14, 3 is the whole number and 14 is 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 in the tenths place. If it is 5 or greater, round up. If it is less than 5, round down.

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What is the value of the digit in the tens place in the number 7890.543?

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The value of the digit in the tens place in 7890.543 is 9.

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How do you order decimals from greatest to least?

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To order decimals from greatest to least, compare the whole number parts first. If they are the same, compare the decimal parts.

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What does it mean to compare two decimals?

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Comparing two decimals means determining which one is greater, less than, or equal to the other.

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What is the result of comparing 46 and 46.3?

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46 is less than 46.3, so the comparison is 46 < 46.3.

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What is the result of comparing 5678.00 and 5678?

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5678.00 is equal to 5678, so the comparison is 5678.00 = 5678.

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What is the place value of the digit 4 in the number 54.24?

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The place value of the digit 4 in 54.24 is in the tenths place.

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How do you write 0.75 as a fraction?

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0.75 can be written as 75/100, which simplifies to 3/4.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/2 is 0.5.