decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form, where the denominator is a power of ten, represented with a decimal point.

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How do you multiply decimals?

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To multiply decimals, multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers, then count the total number of decimal places in both numbers and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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What is the process for rounding a decimal to the nearest whole number?

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To round a decimal to the nearest whole number, look at the digit to the right of the decimal point. If it is 5 or greater, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.

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How do you compare two decimals?

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

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What does the digit in the tenths place represent in a decimal?

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The digit in the tenths place represents the number of tenths, or one-tenth of a whole.

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What is the value of the digit 5 in the number 78.25?

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The value of the digit 5 in 78.25 is 0.05, as it is in the hundredths place.

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How do you add decimals?

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To add decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point and add as you would whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the sum directly below the other decimal points.

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What is the difference between 5.5 and 5.05?

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5.5 is greater than 5.05 because it has a higher value in the tenths place.

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What is the result of 0.4 multiplied by 0.03?

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The result of 0.4 multiplied by 0.03 is 0.012.

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How do you round 55.24 to the ones place?

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When rounding 55.24 to the ones place, you look at the digit in the tenths place (2) and round down, resulting in 55.