Question 1

What is the place value of the digit 7 in the decimal number 35.478?

Accepted Answer

The place value of digit 7 in 35.478 is in the hundredths place, which means 7 out of 100 or 7/100, written as 0.07 in decimal form.

Question 2

Which of the following decimals is greater: 0.5 or 0.05?

Accepted Answer

Comparing 0.5 and 0.05, we look at the tenths place. 0.5 has 5 in the tenths place while 0.05 has 0 in the tenths place. Therefore, 0.5 is greater than 0.05.

Question 3

Express 5 rupees 5 paise in decimals.

Accepted Answer

Since 1 rupee = 100 paise, 5 paise = 5/100 rupees = 0.05 rupees. Adding this to 5 rupees gives 5.05 rupees.

Question 4

Convert the fraction 7/10 into a decimal number.

Accepted Answer

Dividing 7 by 10 gives 0.7, as the numerator 7 is placed in the tenths place after the decimal point.

Question 5

What is the sum of 0.35 and 0.42?

Accepted Answer

To add decimals, align the decimal points: 0.35 + 0.42 = 0.77.

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