Understanding Decimals and Place Values

This video tutorial explains how to convert words to decimals using two examples: 519 ten thousandths and 859 millionths. It covers identifying place values, converting decimals to fractions, and finding common denominators. The video provides a step-by-step guide to understanding decimal representation and place value significance.

What is the decimal representation of 519 ten thousandths?

• 0.519

• 0.00519

• 0.0519

• 0.000519

In the decimal 0.0519, which digit is in the hundredths place?

• 0

• 5

• 1

• 9

How many digits are to the right of the decimal point in the ten thousandths place?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the equivalent fraction of 0.0519 with a denominator of ten thousand?

• 519/10000

• 1/10

• 51/1000

• 5/100

What is the sum of the fractions that make up 0.0519?

• 500/10000 + 10/10000 + 9/10000

• 50/1000 + 10/10000 + 9/10000

• 5/100 + 1/1000 + 9/10000

• 5/1000 + 1/10000 + 9/100000

What is the digit in the ten thousandths place for 519 ten thousandths?

• 5

• 1

• 9

• 0

How many digits are to the right of the decimal point in the millionths place?

• 6

• 7

• 5

• 4

What is the decimal representation of 859 millionths?

• 0.00859

• 0.0000859

• 0.000859

• 0.0859

In the decimal 0.000859, which digit is in the ten thousandths place?

• 8

• 5

• 0

• 9

What is the digit in the millionths place for 859 millionths?

• 9

• 5

• 0

• 8