Problem Description:
The task is to match each word description of a decimal number with its corresponding numerical representation. The goal is to circle the correct decimal number for each word description.
Solution:
Let's analyze each word description step by step and identify the correct decimal number.
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#### 1.
Fifty-seven and five tenths
- "Fifty-seven" means
57.
- "Five tenths" means
0.5.
- Combining these, the decimal number is
57.5.
- Correct answer:
57.5
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#### 2.
Thirty-six and seventy-eight hundredths
- "Thirty-six" means
36.
- "Seventy-eight hundredths" means
0.78.
- Combining these, the decimal number is
36.78.
- Correct answer:
36.78
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#### 3.
Twenty-eight and forty-nine hundredths
- "Twenty-eight" means
28.
- "Forty-nine hundredths" means
0.49.
- Combining these, the decimal number is
28.49.
- Correct answer:
28.49
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#### 4.
Seventy-five and three hundred sixty-seven thousandths
- "Seventy-five" means
75.
- "Three hundred sixty-seven thousandths" means
0.367.
- Combining these, the decimal number is
75.367.
- Correct answer:
75.367
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#### 5.
One hundred fifty-four and twenty-four hundredths
- "One hundred fifty-four" means
154.
- "Twenty-four hundredths" means
0.24.
- Combining these, the decimal number is
154.24.
- Correct answer:
154.24
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#### 6.
Three hundred sixty-nine and four hundred eighty-seven thousandths
- "Three hundred sixty-nine" means
369.
- "Four hundred eighty-seven thousandths" means
0.487.
- Combining these, the decimal number is
369.487.
- Correct answer:
369.487
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#### 7.
Four hundred fifty-eight and three hundred sixty-two thousandths
- "Four hundred fifty-eight" means
458.
- "Three hundred sixty-two thousandths" means
0.362.
- Combining these, the decimal number is
458.362.
- Correct answer:
458.362
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#### 8.
Six hundred forty-seven and two hundred fifty-four thousandths
- "Six hundred forty-seven" means
647.
- "Two hundred fifty-four thousandths" means
0.254.
- Combining these, the decimal number is
647.254.
- Correct answer:
647.254
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Final Answer:
Circle the following decimal numbers for each word description:
1. Fifty-seven and five tenths:
57.5
2. Thirty-six and seventy-eight hundredths:
36.78
3. Twenty-eight and forty-nine hundredths:
28.49
4. Seventy-five and three hundred sixty-seven thousandths:
75.367
5. One hundred fifty-four and twenty-four hundredths:
154.24
6. Three hundred sixty-nine and four hundred eighty-seven thousandths:
369.487
7. Four hundred fifty-eight and three hundred sixty-two thousandths:
458.362
8. Six hundred forty-seven and two hundred fifty-four thousandths:
647.254
$$
\boxed{57.5, 36.78, 28.49, 75.367, 154.24, 369.487, 458.362, 647.254}
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of writing decimals in words worksheet.
