Comparing Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing numbers that are not whole numbers, using a point (called a decimal point) to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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How do you compare two decimals?

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To compare two decimals, look at the digits from left to right. The first place where the digits differ determines which decimal is larger.

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What does it mean if one decimal is greater than another?

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If one decimal is greater than another, it means that it represents a larger quantity or value.

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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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What is the value of 0.7 compared to 0.70?

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0.7 and 0.70 are equal because they represent the same value, which is seven-tenths.

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How do you write 0.25 as a fraction?

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0.25 can be written as 25/100, which simplifies to 1/4.

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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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Which is larger: 0.6 or 0.06?

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0.6 is larger than 0.06 because 0.6 represents six-tenths, while 0.06 represents six-hundredths.

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What does the term 'place value' mean in decimals?

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Place value refers to the value of a digit based on its position in a number. For example, in 4.56, the 5 is in the tenths place and the 6 is in the hundredths place.

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How can you convert a decimal to a percentage?

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To convert a decimal to a percentage, multiply the decimal by 100 and add a percent sign. For example, 0.75 becomes 75%.