Decimals Test

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, represented with a decimal point. For example, 0.5 is a decimal that represents 5/10.

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How do you read the decimal 5.3?

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You read 5.3 as 'five point three'.

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What does the digit in the tenths place represent?

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The digit in the tenths place represents the number of tenths in a decimal. For example, in 2.4, the '4' is in the tenths place.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, 1/4 = 0.25.

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What is the value of 0.60?

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0.60 is equivalent to 60 hundredths or 60/100.

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How do you compare decimals?

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

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What is the sum of 0.5 and 0.3?

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The sum of 0.5 and 0.3 is 0.8.

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What is the difference between 5 and 2.391?

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The difference is 2.609.

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If Jonah has $0.93 and Lillian has $0.50, who has more money?

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Jonah has more money.

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What does the decimal 1.2 represent?

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1.2 represents one whole and two tenths.