5th Grade Decimal Concepts

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What is a decimal?

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

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What does the digit in the tenths place represent?

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The digit in the tenths place represents how many tenths are in the number, or how many parts out of ten.

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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 in the tenths place. If it is 5 or greater, round up. If it is less than 5, round down.

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What is the value of the digit 7 in the number 34,081.0572?

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In the number 34,081.0572, the digit 7 is in the thousandths place, representing seven thousandths or 0.007.

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How do you compare two decimals?

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To compare two decimals, start from the left and compare each digit in the same place value until you find a difference.

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What is the largest decimal you can create using the digits 0, 6, and 3 between 0 and 1?

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The largest decimal you can create is 0.630.

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What does 'three thousand, nine and sixteen hundredths' look like in decimal form?

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It looks like 3,009.16.

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If you have $1.75 for a hotdog, $2.20 for juice, and $0.99 for an apple, what is the estimated total cost if rounded to the nearest dollar?

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The estimated total cost is $7.00.

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What is the decimal equivalent of forty-three hundredths?

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The decimal equivalent is 0.43.

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What is the place value of the digit 4 in the number 34,081.0572?

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The digit 4 is in the thousands place, representing four thousand.