Understanding Repeating Decimals

In this video, Mr. J explains how to convert the fraction 1/3 into a decimal. The process involves dividing the numerator by the denominator, which results in a repeating decimal. Mr. J demonstrates the division process step-by-step, showing how the decimal repeats indefinitely. He also discusses how to represent repeating decimals with a bar notation and offers options for rounding the decimal to different places for approximation. The video concludes with a summary of the conversion process.

What is the first step in converting a fraction like 1/3 into a decimal?

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator

• Add the numerator and the denominator

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

When dividing 1 by 3, what do you do after realizing 3 cannot go into 1?

• Add a decimal and a zero to the dividend

• Multiply the dividend by 10

• Subtract 1 from the dividend

• Add 3 to the dividend

What pattern emerges when you continue dividing 10 by 3?

• The quotient becomes negative

• The decimal terminates

• The quotient becomes zero

• The decimal repeats

How is a repeating decimal like 0.333... typically represented?

• With a slash through the digit

• With a circle around the digit

• With a star next to the digit

• With a bar over the repeating digit

What is one way to handle a repeating decimal if you want a simpler representation?

• Ignore the repeating part

• Round it to a certain decimal place

• Multiply it by 10

• Divide it by 10

If you round 1/3 to the tenths place, what is the approximate value?

• 0.3

• 0.5

• 0.4

• 0.2

What is the approximate value of 1/3 when rounded to the hundredths place?

• 0.32

• 0.35

• 0.33

• 0.34

What symbol is used to indicate that a decimal is approximate?

• Less than sign

• Approximately equal sign

• Equal sign

• Greater than sign

What is the decimal representation of 1/3?

• 0.3

• 0.33

• 0.333...

• 0.3333

What is the purpose of using a bar over a digit in a decimal?

• To indicate the digit is incorrect

• To show the digit is repeating

• To cancel the digit

• To highlight the digit