comparing and ordering decimals

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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 tenths place represent?

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The tenths place represents one part out of ten. For example, in the decimal 0.7, the 7 is in the tenths place.

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How do you compare two decimals?

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To compare two decimals, start from the leftmost digit and compare each digit until you find a difference. The decimal with the larger digit is greater.

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What is the value of 0.5 in hundredths?

Back

0.5 is equal to 50 hundredths.

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Which is greater: 0.75 or 0.8?

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0.8 is greater than 0.75.

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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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What is the value of 3.14 rounded to the nearest whole number?

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3.14 rounded to the nearest whole number is 3.

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How do you write 7 tenths as a decimal?

Back

7 tenths is written as 0.7.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 25 hundredths?

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25 hundredths is written as 0.25.