Decimals - Intro

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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 the tenths place represent in a decimal?

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The tenths place is the first digit to the right of the decimal point, representing one-tenth of a whole.

Front

In the number 234.894, which digit is in the tenths place?

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8

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How do you compare two decimals?

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To compare two decimals, align them by the decimal point and compare digit by digit from left to right.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

Back

The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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How do you multiply a decimal by 100?

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To multiply a decimal by 100, move the decimal point two places to the right.

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What is the result of multiplying 52.78 by 100?

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5278

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How do you determine which decimal is larger: 0.3 or 0.257?

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0.3 is greater than 0.257 because when compared, 0.3 has a higher value in the tenths place.

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What is the value of 0.00003 compared to 0.94?

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0.00003 is less than 0.94.