Decimals, Rounding Off, Comparing and Ordering Decimals

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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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How do you round 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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What does it mean to compare decimals?

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Comparing decimals means determining which decimal is greater, less than, or equal to another decimal.

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How do you order decimals from least to greatest?

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To order decimals from least to greatest, compare the whole number parts first, then the decimal parts, starting from the left.

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What is the value of 0.8 in words?

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Zero point eight.

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What is the value of 0.006 in words?

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Six thousandths.

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How do you write 'forty and sixty ten thousandths' in decimal form?

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40.0060.

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Which decimal is greater: 0.63 or 0.6?

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0.63 is greater than 0.6.

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What is the least possible grade that rounds to 92%?

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91.5 is the least possible grade that rounds to 92%.

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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.