Understanding Decimals

What is a decimal?

• A decimal is a number system that uses base 10 and includes a decimal point to represent fractions or parts of a whole.

• A decimal is a number system that uses base 8 and includes a decimal point to represent fractions or parts of a whole.

• A decimal is a number system that uses base 16 and includes a decimal point to represent fractions or parts of a whole.

• A decimal is a number system that uses base 2 and includes a decimal point to represent fractions or parts of a whole.

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How are decimals different from whole numbers?

• Decimals include fractional parts, while whole numbers do not.

• Decimals are represented with a decimal point, while whole numbers are represented without a decimal point.

• Decimals are used for precise measurements, while whole numbers are used for counting.

• Decimals are always positive, while whole numbers can be negative.

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What is the place value of the digit 5 in the number 0.35?

• hundredths place

• thousands place

• tenths place

• ones place

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3A

What is the place value of the digit 9 in the number 7.89?

• Not present

• 3

• 2

• 1

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3A

What is the place value of the digit 2 in the number 0.027?

• unit

• thousandth

• hundredth

• tenth

• hundred

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3A

What is the place value of the digit 6 in the number 3.146?

• tenths

• ones

• thousands

• hundreds

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3A

What is the value of the digit 7 in the number 0.007?

• 0.0007

• 7

• 0.07

• 0.7

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3A

What is the value of the digit 3 in the number 2.345?

• 0.03

• 0.3

• 0.003

• 0.3

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Convert the fraction 3/4 into a decimal.

• 0.25

• 0.5

• 1.25

• 0.75

Convert the decimal 0.6 into a fraction.

• 3/5

• 4/5

• 2/3

• 1/2