Understanding Decimals

Front

0.456 is ______ 4.56

Back

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Front

Which of these is the greatest? .007, .07, .7, .0007

Back

.7

Front

What does the 5 in the decimal .257 represent?

Back

five hundredths

Front

Which amount is closest to the total of this bill? $8.00, $7.00, $6.00, $9.00

Back

$8.00

Front

What is the decimal for this grid?

Back

0.4

Front

What is a decimal?

Back

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

Front

What does the digit after the decimal point represent?

Back

It represents tenths.

Front

How do you compare decimals?

Back

Align the decimal points and compare digit by digit from left to right.

Front

What is 0.1 + 0.2?

Back

0.3

Front

What is the value of the digit 3 in the decimal 3.456?

Back

3 represents three whole units.