Decimal models

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing fractions in a base 10 system, using a dot (.) to separate the whole number from the fractional part.

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What does the shaded part represent in a decimal model?

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The shaded part represents a specific value in decimal form, indicating a fraction of the whole.

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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 the decimal equivalent of 26/100?

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0.26

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If a model shows 3 shaded parts out of 10, what decimal does it represent?

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0.3

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What is the decimal representation of 1.65?

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1.65 is already in decimal form, representing one whole and sixty-five hundredths.

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How do you read the decimal 0.42?

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It is read as 'forty-two hundredths'.

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What is the value of 0.7 in fraction form?

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0.7 is equivalent to 7/10.

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What does the decimal 0.32 represent in terms of shaded parts?

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0.32 represents thirty-two hundredths, meaning 32 out of 100 parts are shaded.

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How can you express 1.2 as a fraction?

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1.2 can be expressed as 12/10 or simplified to 6/5.