Comparing, Ordering & Rounding Decimals

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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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How do you round a decimal to the nearest whole number?

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Look at the digit to the right of the decimal point. If it's 5 or greater, round up. If it's less than 5, round down.

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What does it mean to compare decimals?

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To compare decimals means to determine which decimal is greater, less, or equal by looking at their values.

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How do you order decimals from least to greatest?

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Line up the decimal points and compare the digits from left to right.

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What is the value of 3.41 rounded to the nearest dollar?

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$3.00

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Which is greater: 3.260 or 3.206?

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3.260 is greater than 3.206.

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What is the first step in comparing decimals?

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Line up the decimal points.

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What is 12.51 rounded to the nearest whole number?

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13.

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Are the decimals 5.04, 5.069, 5.4, and 5.64 in order from least to greatest?

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Yes.

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What does it mean to round a number?

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Rounding a number means adjusting it to a nearby value that is simpler or easier to work with.