Decimal Models

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What is a decimal?

Back

A decimal is a way of representing fractions using a point (.) to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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What does the decimal 0.1 represent?

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0.1 represents one-tenth or 1 out of 10 parts.

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How do you read the decimal 0.25?

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0.25 is read as 'twenty-five hundredths'.

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What is the value of the digit 3 in the decimal 0.43?

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In 0.43, the digit 3 is in the hundredths place, representing 3/100 or 0.03.

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What does the decimal 0.5 represent?

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0.5 represents one-half or 5 out of 10 parts.

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How do you convert the fraction 1/4 to a decimal?

Back

1/4 is equal to 0.25 when converted to a decimal.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 75%?

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75% is equal to 0.75 in decimal form.

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What does the shaded area in a decimal model represent?

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The shaded area represents the value of the decimal based on the total area of the model.

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How do you compare decimals?

Back

To compare decimals, look at the digits from left to right, starting with the highest place value.

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What is the decimal for 8 tenths?

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8 tenths is represented as 0.8.