Decimal Place Value

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What is decimal place value?

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Decimal place value refers to the value of a digit based on its position in a decimal number. Each position represents a power of ten.

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What is the value of the digit 5 in the number 12.05?

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The value of the digit 5 in 12.05 is five hundredths (0.05).

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How do you compare two decimal numbers?

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To compare decimal numbers, align the decimal points and compare each digit from left to right.

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What does the term 'hundredths' mean in decimal numbers?

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Hundredths refer to the second position to the right of the decimal point, representing one part of a hundred.

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How is the decimal 0.60 written in word form?

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0.60 is written as 'sixty hundredths' or 'zero point six zero'.

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What is the value of the digit 2 in the number 287.42?

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The value of the digit 2 in 287.42 is two hundred (200).

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How do you write the decimal 2.09 in word form?

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2.09 is written as 'two and nine hundredths'.

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Which is greater: 0.234 or 0.243?

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0.243 is greater than 0.234.

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What does the term 'tenths' mean in decimal numbers?

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Tenths refer to the first position to the right of the decimal point, representing one part of ten.

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How do you express the decimal 12.50 in words?

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12.50 is expressed as 'twelve and fifty hundredths'.