What Are Integers and Decimals?
Part of Integers & Decimals · GCSE GCSE Mathematics revision
This key facts covers What Are Integers and Decimals? within Integers & Decimals for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Integers & Decimals in Number for GCSE Mathematics with 14 exam-style questions and 22 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 2 of 13 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
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Section 2 of 13
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14 questions
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22 flashcards
What Are Integers and Decimals?
- Integers: Whole numbers including positive, negative, and zero (..., -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, ...)
- Decimals: Numbers with a decimal point showing parts of a whole
- Place Value: Each digit's position determines its value
- Decimal Places: Digits after the decimal point (tenths, hundredths, thousandths)
| Hundreds | Tens | Units | . | Tenths | Hundredths | Thousandths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | . | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 100 | 10 | 1 | 0.1 | 0.01 | 0.001 |
The number 123.456 = 100 + 20 + 3 + 0.4 + 0.05 + 0.006
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Practice Questions for Integers & Decimals
What is the value of the digit 4 in the number 12.345?
Explain how to multiply two decimal numbers without a calculator.
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