Decimals Assessment #2 - Compare and Round 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. For example, 3.14 is a decimal.

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How do you round a decimal to the nearest tenth?

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To round a decimal to the nearest tenth, look at the hundredths place. If it is 5 or greater, round up. If it is less than 5, round down.

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What does it mean to compare decimals?

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Comparing decimals means determining which decimal is greater, less than, or equal to another decimal.

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What is the value of the digit in the tenths place in the decimal 17.3?

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In the decimal 17.3, the digit in the tenths place is 3.

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How do you determine which decimal is greater: 17.25 or 17.3?

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17.3 is greater than 17.25 because 3 in the tenths place is greater than 2.

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What is the process of rounding 27.856 to the nearest whole number?

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To round 27.856 to the nearest whole number, look at the digit in the tenths place (8). Since it is 5 or greater, round up to 28.

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What is the nearest whole number to 686.98?

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The nearest whole number to 686.98 is 687.

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How do you round 17.749 to the nearest tenth?

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To round 17.749 to the nearest tenth, look at the hundredths place (4). Since it is less than 5, round down to 17.7.

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What is the difference between 17.2 and 17.025?

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17.2 is greater than 17.025 by 0.175.

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What does it mean for a decimal to be less than another decimal?

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A decimal is less than another decimal if it is to the left on the number line.