Representing Decimals with Models

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What is a decimal?

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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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What does the decimal 0.1 represent in a model?

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0.1 represents one-tenth of a whole, often shown as one shaded part out of ten equal parts.

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How do you represent 0.5 in a model?

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0.5 can be represented as half of a whole, often shown as one shaded part out of two equal parts.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/10?

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The decimal equivalent of 3/10 is 0.3.

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If a model shows 0.8 shaded, what fraction does it represent?

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0.8 represents 8/10 or 4/5 as a fraction.

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What does the decimal 0.25 represent?

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0.25 represents 25 hundredths, or 25/100.

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How can you represent the decimal 0.75 in a model?

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0.75 can be represented as three-quarters of a whole, shown as 3 shaded parts out of 4 equal parts.

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What is the relationship between fractions and decimals?

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Fractions can be converted to decimals by dividing the numerator by the denominator.

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What does the decimal 0.32 represent in terms of hundredths?

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0.32 represents 32 hundredths, or 32/100.

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How do you read the decimal 0.97?

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0.97 is read as 'ninety-seven hundredths'.