Recurring Decimals and Comparisons

In this video, Maths 3000 demonstrates how to order recurring decimals. The tutorial begins with an introduction to the concept and proceeds with an example involving four recurring decimals. The instructor explains how to write the first six digits of each decimal to facilitate comparison. By examining the digits, the smallest decimal is identified, followed by the others in ascending order. The video concludes with a summary and encourages viewers to like and subscribe.

What is the main topic discussed in this video?

• How to multiply decimals

• How to order recurring decimals

• How to add fractions

• How to solve algebraic equations

Which of the following is a recurring decimal?

• 0.3

• 0.217

• 0.27 recurring

• 0.5

Which of the following is NOT a recurring decimal?

• 0.2 recurring

• 0.27 recurring

• 0.5

• 0.217 with dots on 2 and 7

How many digits should you write down for each decimal to compare them?

• Seven

• Six

• Five

• Four

In the decimal 0.2 recurring, which digit repeats?

• 2

• 0

• 7

• 1

What is the purpose of writing down the first six digits of each decimal?

• To memorize them

• To compare and order them

• To add them together

• To convert them to fractions

For the decimal 0.27 recurring, which digit is repeated?

• 7

• 0

• 2

• 1

In the decimal 0.217 with dots on 2 and 7, what is the repeating sequence?

• 217

• 27

• 17

• 21

For the decimal 0.217 with dots on 1 and 7, which sequence repeats?

• 21

• 27

• 17

• 217

Which decimal is the smallest among the given examples?

• 0.2 recurring

• 0.27 recurring

• 0.217 with dots on 2 and 7

• 0.217 with dots on 1 and 7