Base-Ten Numerals

The video tutorial explains how to convert a number expressed in words, such as '627 and 32 thousandths', into base 10 numerals. It highlights the importance of the word 'and' in identifying the decimal part and demonstrates how to use a place value chart to represent both whole numbers and decimal fractions. The tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on placing numbers correctly in the chart, emphasizing the need for zeros when the numerator has fewer digits than the denominator's zeros. By the end, viewers learn to accurately write decimal numbers to thousandths using base 10 numerals.

What does the word 'and' signify when expressing numbers in words?

• It separates the whole number from the decimal part.

• It denotes the end of the number.

• It indicates a subtraction.

• It signifies multiplication.

Where should the digit '6' be placed when writing the number 627 on a place value chart?

• In the ones place

• In the tens place

• In the thousands place

• In the hundreds place

What does the term 'thousandths' indicate about the decimal part of a number?

• It has a denominator of 10.

• It has a denominator of 100.

• It has a denominator of 1000.

• It has no denominator.

How many decimal places should be used to represent '32 thousandths'?

• One decimal place

• Four decimal places

• Two decimal places

• Three decimal places

If the numerator has fewer digits than the zeros in the denominator, what should be done?

• Add zeros to the left of the number.

• Multiply the number by 10.

• Add zeros to the right of the number.

• Remove zeros from the number.

What is the correct representation of 32 thousandths in decimal form?

• 0.032

• 0.0032

• 32.0

• 0.32

What is the complete number 627 and 32 thousandths written in base 10 numerals?

• 627.320

• 627.0032

• 627.032

• 627.32