Understanding Decimals

This video tutorial introduces the concept of decimals, explaining the role of the decimal point in separating whole numbers from decimal parts. It covers the tenths and hundredths positions, illustrating how fractions like 1/10 and 1/100 are represented as decimals. The tutorial also discusses the equivalence between different decimal representations, such as 0.10 being the same as 0.1. Finally, it provides examples to practice converting fractions to decimals, reinforcing the understanding of decimal places.

What does a decimal point do in a number?

• It multiplies the number by ten.

• It divides the number by two.

• It adds one to the number.

• It separates the whole number from the fractional part.

In the number 0.3, what does the digit 3 represent?

• Three whole numbers

• Three tenths

• Three thousandths

• Three hundredths

How is 0.5 commonly interpreted?

• As a half

• As a third

• As a quarter

• As a whole

What is the decimal representation of 28 hundredths?

• 0.028

• 2.8

• 28.0

• 0.28

If you have 75 hundredths, how would you write it as a decimal?

• 0.075

• 0.75

• 75.0

• 7.5

What is the decimal equivalent of ten hundredths?

• 0.01

• 10.0

• 0.1

• 1.0

How are 0.20 and 0.2 related?

• 0.2 is larger than 0.20.

• They are different values.

• 0.20 is larger than 0.2.

• They are equivalent.

In the example with one whole and four tenths, how is it written as a decimal?

• 4.1

• 0.14

• 14.0

• 1.4

How would you write 36 hundredths as a decimal?

• 0.036

• 0.36

• 36.0

• 3.6

What is the decimal representation of one whole and eight hundredths?

• 1.08

• 0.18

• 8.1

• 1.8