decimal point

Digits to the right represent tenths, hundredths, and so on. This topic is part of Mathematics within Science & Nature. This page currently draws on 4 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.

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A decimal point separates whole numbers from what?

Answer: Fractional parts

Bonus fact: Digits to the right represent tenths, hundredths, and so on.

In 3.14, which digit is in the tenths place?

Answer: 1

Bonus fact: The first digit right of the decimal is the tenths digit.

Moving a decimal point one place right when multiplying by 10 changes the value by what factor?

Answer: 10

Bonus fact: Base-10 place values differ by factors of ten.

In American English, what is another name for a period in numerical notation?

Answer: Decimal point

Bonus fact: The dot separating whole and fractional parts is called a decimal point.

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