Decimals place value

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What is the standard form of a decimal number?

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The standard form of a decimal number is a way of writing the number using digits, where the position of each digit indicates its value based on place value.

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What does the term 'place value' mean in decimals?

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Place value refers to the value of a digit based on its position in a number. In decimals, the place values to the right of the decimal point represent fractions of a whole.

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What is the value of the digit in the tenths place?

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The value of the digit in the tenths place is one-tenth (1/10) of a whole.

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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.

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What is the decimal representation of one hundredth?

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The decimal representation of one hundredth is 0.01.

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How do you read the decimal number 4.56?

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The decimal number 4.56 is read as 'four and fifty-six hundredths'.

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What is the value of the digit 3 in the number 3,245.67?

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The value of the digit 3 in the number 3,245.67 is 3,000.

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What is the difference between a terminating decimal and a repeating decimal?

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A terminating decimal has a finite number of digits after the decimal point, while a repeating decimal has one or more digits that repeat infinitely.

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How do you round the decimal 2.678 to the nearest hundredth?

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To round 2.678 to the nearest hundredth, look at the third decimal place (8). Since it is 5 or greater, round up, resulting in 2.68.

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What is the decimal equivalent of three-fourths?

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The decimal equivalent of three-fourths is 0.75.