Understanding Decimals and Fractions

What is the first step in converting an integer to a decimal?

• Multiply the number by 10

• Divide the number by 2

• Place a decimal point after the last digit

• Add a zero before the number

When converting 38 to a decimal for monetary purposes, how many zeros should be placed after the decimal point?

• No zeros

• Three zeros

• Two zeros

• One zero

What is the denominator when converting an integer to a fraction?

• The integer itself

• Zero

• One

• Ten

How can a negative sign be placed in a fraction?

• Only in front of the fraction

• Only in the numerator

• Only in the denominator

• In the numerator, denominator, or in front of the fraction

What remains unchanged when converting a negative integer to a fraction?

• The position of the negative sign

• The denominator

• The value of the fraction

• The numerator