Decimal Model Flashcard

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What is a decimal?

Back

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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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 is 1/10 as a decimal?

Back

0.1

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What is the decimal equivalent of 4/5?

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0.8

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How do you multiply a whole number by a decimal?

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Multiply as you would with whole numbers, then place the decimal point in the product based on the total number of decimal places in the factors.

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If Isaac jogged 57 miles, how many miles did Shemika jog if she jogged three times as many?

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Shemika jogged 171 miles (57 miles x 3).

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What is the process to divide a number by a decimal?

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To divide by a decimal, move the decimal point in the divisor to the right to make it a whole number, and move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places.

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How many boxes are needed to pack 128 action figures if each box holds 10 figures?

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13 boxes are needed (128 ÷ 10 = 12.8, round up to 13).

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What is the value of 0.5 in fraction form?

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0.5 is equal to 1/2.

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What is the decimal model for 3/4?

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0.75