Compare and Order 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 compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point and compare digit by digit from left to right.

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What does ascending order mean?

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Ascending order means arranging numbers from the smallest to the largest.

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What does descending order mean?

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Descending order means arranging numbers from the largest to the smallest.

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What is the value of 0.5 in fraction form?

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0.5 is equivalent to 1/2.

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

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To round a decimal, 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 is the place value of the digit 3 in the number 4.236?

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The place value of 3 in 4.236 is 'tenths'.

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Which is greater: 0.75 or 0.8?

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0.8 is greater than 0.75.

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How do you order the decimals 0.3, 0.25, and 0.5 from least to greatest?

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0.25, 0.3, 0.5.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/4?

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The decimal equivalent of 3/4 is 0.75.