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Why is the size of a decimal number not necessarily determined by the number of decimal places notated?
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoDigits after (to the right of) the decimal point contribute to the accuracy of the number, not its magnitude (or size). So only the digits to the left of the decimal point contribute to the magnitude.
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Why isn't the size of a decimal necessarily determined by the number of decimal places notated?
Because successive decimal places diminish in value. 0.1 will always be greater than 0.09
One sixth is equal to what decimal?
0.1666...1/6 expressed as a decimal is 0.16666. This can also be notated by 0.16, with a dot above the six to represent a recurring number.
When you multiply a decimal by a whole number is the number of decimal places in the product the same as the number of decimal places in the decimal factor?
This is not necessarily true. 2 x 0.55 = 1.1
What is 5 over 81 as a decimal?
The fraction 5 over 81 as a decimal is 0.061. This can be determined by dividing the top number by the bottom number or 5 divided by 81 to convert it into decimal format.
Can all rational numbers be written as decimal numbers?
Yes; by the definition of an irrational number (a number with an infinite amount of changing decimal digits as the number grows minutely larger), the converse is true about rational numbers a rational number like (1/3) [0.33333333...] can be notated with a bar over any of the digits to notate a repeating decimal digit.
Why isn't the size of a decimal necessarily determined by the number of decimal places notated?
Because successive decimal places diminish in value. 0.1 will always be greater than 0.09
What is a number that contains a decimal point?
It is a number with a decimal point. It is not necessarily a decimal number because 24 (no decimal pont) is a decimal number.It is a number with a decimal point. It is not necessarily a decimal number because 24 (no decimal pont) is a decimal number.It is a number with a decimal point. It is not necessarily a decimal number because 24 (no decimal pont) is a decimal number.It is a number with a decimal point. It is not necessarily a decimal number because 24 (no decimal pont) is a decimal number.
Is a negative decimal an irrational number?
Not necessarily.
One sixth is equal to what decimal?
0.1666...1/6 expressed as a decimal is 0.16666. This can also be notated by 0.16, with a dot above the six to represent a recurring number.
When multiplying a decimal by a whole number is the number of decimal places in the product the same as the number of decimal places in the decimal factor?
Not necessarily: for example, consider 0.5 * 4 = 2
When you multiply a decimal by a whole number is the number of decimal places in the product the same as the number of decimal places in the decimal factor?
This is not necessarily true. 2 x 0.55 = 1.1
Is a negative number greater than a decimal?
Not necessarily, if the decimal is also negative. eg -4 is not greater than -3.5
What is 5 over 81 as a decimal?
The fraction 5 over 81 as a decimal is 0.061. This can be determined by dividing the top number by the bottom number or 5 divided by 81 to convert it into decimal format.
When converting a decimal to a fraction what determines the denominator of the fraction?
The denominator of the fraction is determined by the number of decimal places in the decimal number. If there is one decimal place, the denominator will be 10. If there are two decimal places, the denominator will be 100, and so on.
Can all rational numbers be written as decimal numbers?
Yes; by the definition of an irrational number (a number with an infinite amount of changing decimal digits as the number grows minutely larger), the converse is true about rational numbers a rational number like (1/3) [0.33333333...] can be notated with a bar over any of the digits to notate a repeating decimal digit.
Is a whole number more than a decimal number?
Not necessarily.0.5 < 1 < 1.5 So, the whole number 1 is more than the decimal fraction 0.5 but less than the decimal fraction 1.5 but the decimal fraction 0.5 is less than the whole number 1 while the decimal fraction 1.5 is more than the whole number 1.
Using the button on the Formatting toolbar instructs Excel to display additional decimal places in a cell.?
There is a button entitled "increase decimal". Its location depends on the version of Excel you are using.First you must select the cell/s you wish to alter and then press the "increase decimal" button.In Excel 2003 it is on the Formatting toolbar. It has the appearance of a small blue arrow, pointing left and is followed by a decimal point and single zero, overlying a decimal point and a double zero and looks roughly like the following:← .0.00In Excel 2007 the button can be found in the following location: On the Home tab, in the Number group.Please see related links.
