Decimal Models (MC)

A decimal is a way of representing fractions using a point (.) to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

The tenths place represents one part out of ten. For example, in 0.4, the 4 is in the tenths place.

The hundredths place represents one part out of one hundred. For example, in 0.03, the 3 is in the hundredths place.

You read 0.5 as 'zero point five' or 'five tenths'.

You read 0.3 as 'zero point three' or 'three tenths'.

0.4 can be expressed as 4/10, which simplifies to 2/5.

0.02 can be expressed as 2/100, which simplifies to 1/50.

0.5 is five tenths, while 0.05 is five hundredths. 0.5 is ten times greater than 0.05.

You have 3 tenths.

The decimal representation of 3/10 is 0.3.