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Decimal Points and Place
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Decimal Points and Place
Read each question carefully. Show your working for number problems. Use New Zealand dollars where a money symbol appears.
Understanding Decimal Place Value
1.Which list contains only decimals?
- 6, 0.4, 2
- 1.7, 0.06, 3.25
- 0.8, 5, 0.12
- 12, 4, 9
2.What is the role of the decimal point in 8.42?
- It separates the whole-number part from the fractional part.
- It shows that the number must be multiplied.
- It tells us to add the digits together.
- It means the number is a whole number.
3.Choose the larger number: 0.6 or 0.06.
- 0.6
- 0.06
- They are equal.
- There is not enough information.
4.In 7.36, what is the value of the digit 3?
- 3 ones
- 3 tenths
- 3 hundredths
- 3 thousands
5.Write 5.08 in expanded form using place-value parts.
Reading, Writing and Ordering Decimals
6.Match each decimal to its fraction in simplest form.
- 0.4
- 0.25
- 0.07
- 0.9
- 1/4
- 2/5
- 7/100
- 9/10
7.Arrange these decimals from smallest to largest: 1.4, 0.09, 2.03, 0.9, 1.04.
8.Write the missing decimals at the unlabelled tick marks. The number line runs from 0 to 1 in steps of 0.1.
9.In 6.43, how many ones, tenths and hundredths are there?
10.Write 0.8 as a fraction with a denominator of 10.
Decimals in Everyday Situations
11.Anahera has $6.00. Which items can she buy without spending more than she has? Select all that apply.
- A pear for $2.35
- A wrap for $6.20
- A yoghurt for $1.80
- A muffin for $3.75
- A juice for $6.05
12.Luca cycled 3.6 km on Saturday and 3.48 km on Sunday. Which day did he cycle farther, and by how much?
13.Explain what the decimal point tells you in the number 12.57.
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