Ordering and Comparing Decimals

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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. For example, 3.14 is a decimal.

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How do you compare two decimals?

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To compare two decimals, align them by the decimal point and compare each digit from left to right. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is larger.

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What does it mean to order decimals?

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Ordering decimals means arranging them from the smallest to the largest or vice versa.

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What is the value of the digit 5 in the decimal 3.45?

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In the decimal 3.45, the digit 5 is in the hundredths place, which means it represents 5/100 or 0.05.

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Which is greater: 0.7 or 0.65?

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0.7 is greater than 0.65.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, 1/4 = 0.25.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/10?

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The decimal equivalent of 3/10 is 0.3.

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If you have 0.8 and 0.08, which is larger?

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0.8 is larger than 0.08.

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What is the place value of 7 in the decimal 4.782?

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In the decimal 4.782, the digit 7 is in the tenths place, which means it represents 7/10 or 0.7.

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How do you round the decimal 2.67 to the nearest whole number?

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To round 2.67 to the nearest whole number, look at the digit in the tenths place (6). Since it is 5 or greater, round up to 3.