Comparing Decimals
Which decimal is GREATER? Explain
2.5 or 2.3
2.5 is 5 tenths, and 2.3 is 3 tenths. 5 > 3!
Round to the nearest whole number and explain
4.6
5
7.2 + 3.5 =
10.7
4 × 0.2
0.8
2 ÷ 0.1 =
20
True or False and explain
0.99 > 1.00
False
Round to the nearest tenth & explain
2.84
The hundredths digit is 4 (less than 5), so round down.
15.3 - 8.7 = ?
6.6
2.5 × 0.4
1
0.8 ÷ 2 = ?
0.4
any decimal or fraction
True or False and explain.
1.456 rounded to the nearest whole number is 1.4
False, it would be 1
42.15 + 9.8
51.95
6 × 0.05 = ?
0.30 (or 0.3)
7.2 ÷ 4 = ?
1.8
3.6 ÷ 0.6 =
6
12.5 ÷ 0.5 = ?
25