Comparing Decimals

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What is a decimal?

Back

A decimal is a number that has a whole part and a fractional part, separated by a decimal point. For example, 0.5 is a decimal.

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How do you compare two decimals?

Back

To compare two decimals, look at the digits from left to right. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is greater.

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What does it mean for a decimal to have a greater value?

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A decimal has a greater value if it is further to the right on the number line. For example, 0.8 is greater than 0.7.

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What is the value of 0.25 compared to 0.78?

Back

0.25 is less than 0.78.

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Which is greater: 0.65 or 0.55?

Back

0.65 is greater than 0.55.

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What is the decimal representation of one-tenth?

Back

One-tenth is represented as 0.1.

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What is the decimal representation of two-hundredths?

Back

Two-hundredths is represented as 0.02.

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If Mrs. Bennett lives more than 0.55 mile and less than 0.75 mile, which of the following could be her distance: 0.65 mile, 0.40 mile, or 1.40 miles?

Back

0.65 mile is a possible distance.

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What is the greatest value among 0.25, 0.78, 0.7, and 0.8?

Back

0.8 is the greatest value.

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If it rained 0.5 inches on Wednesday, what is that in decimal form?

Back

0.5 inches is already in decimal form.