5th grade decimals practice

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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 round a decimal to the nearest tenth?

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To round a decimal to the nearest tenth, look at the hundredths place. If it is 5 or more, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.

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What is the expanded notation of 48.02?

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(4 X 10) + (8 X 1) + (2 X 0.01)

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What is the quotient of 46.8 divided by 2?

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23.4

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

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To round a decimal to the nearest whole number, look at the tenths place. If it is 5 or more, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.

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What does the term 'quotient' mean in mathematics?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

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What is the value of 0.5 in fraction form?

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0.5 is equal to 1/2.

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over its place value (e.g., 0.75 = 75/100) and simplify.

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What is the place value of the digit 3 in the number 4.36?

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The place value of 3 in 4.36 is 'tenths'.

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What is the difference between a proper decimal and an improper decimal?

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A proper decimal has a value less than 1, while an improper decimal has a value of 1 or greater.