Decimal Models

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What is a decimal?

Back

A decimal is a way of representing fractions using a point (.) to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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What does the digit in the tenths place represent?

Back

The tenths place represents one part out of ten, or 0.1.

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What does the digit in the hundredths place represent?

Back

The hundredths place represents one part out of one hundred, or 0.01.

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How do you read the decimal 0.3?

Back

You read it as 'three tenths'.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 30%?

Back

The decimal equivalent of 30% is 0.3.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

Back

To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the decimal for the fraction 4/10?

Back

The decimal for the fraction 4/10 is 0.4.

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How do you represent 5.3 in a model?

Back

You can represent 5.3 as 5 whole units and 3 tenths of another unit.

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What does the shaded area in a decimal model indicate?

Back

The shaded area indicates the value of the decimal represented.

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What is the decimal for the fraction 32/100?

Back

The decimal for the fraction 32/100 is 0.32.