Decimals: Rounding and Comparing Flashcard

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part.

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What does rounding mean?

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Rounding is the process of adjusting the value of a number to make it simpler while keeping it close to the original value.

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What is the hundredths place in a decimal?

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The hundredths place is the second digit to the right of the decimal point.

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How do you round a number to the nearest tenth?

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Look at the digit in the hundredths place. If it is 5 or greater, round up the tenths place by 1. If it is less than 5, keep the tenths place the same.

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What is the value of 0.456 rounded to the nearest hundredth?

Back

0.46

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How do you compare two decimal numbers?

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Start from the leftmost digit and compare each digit until you find a difference. The number with the larger digit is greater.

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What is the value of 6.492 rounded to the nearest tenth?

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6.5

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Which is greater: 0.678 or 0.687?

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0.687 is greater than 0.678.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.