Decimal Models

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing numbers that are not whole, using a point (.) to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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What does the digit in the hundredths place represent?

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The digit in the hundredths place represents the number of hundredths in a decimal, which is 1/100 of a whole.

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What is the value of the digit 5 in the number 8.52?

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The value of the digit 5 in 8.52 is 5 tenths, or 0.5.

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How do you read the decimal 0.9?

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You read 0.9 as 'zero point nine' or 'nine tenths'.

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What is the value of the digit 2 in the number 8.52?

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The value of the digit 2 in 8.52 is 2 hundredths, or 0.02.

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What is a nickel?

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A nickel is a coin worth five cents.

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What is a dime?

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A dime is a coin worth ten cents.

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What does the decimal 1.83 represent?

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The decimal 1.83 represents one whole and eighty-three hundredths.

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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 (top number) by the denominator (bottom number).

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What does the model represent in the question about 0.9?

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The model represents nine tenths, which is the same as the decimal 0.9.