DECIMALS END-OF-TERM EXAM

SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (20 MARKS)

  1. What is the value of the digit 8 in the decimal number 0.58?

a) 800                  b) 80                     c) 8                       d) 0.8

  1. Which of the following is the smallest decimal?

a) 0.009               b) 0.09                 c) 0.9                    d) 0.90

  1. What is the result of adding 2.5 and 3.7?

a) 6.2                    b) 6.3                   c) 6.4                    d) 6.5

  1. What is the result of subtracting 8.6 from 15.2?

a) 6.6                    b) 6.8                   c) 6.4                    d) 6.2

  1. Which of the following is the correct way to compare the decimals 0.5 and 0.57?

a) 0.5 > 0.57       b) 0.5 < 0.57       c) 0.5 = 0.57       d) None of the above

SECTION B: SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (30 MARKS)

  1. Define the following terms: decimal point, tenths, hundredths.
  2. Convert the following fraction to a decimal: 3/4.
  3. What is the result of adding 2.45 and 0.13?
  4. What is the result of subtracting 9.37 from 12.5?

SECTION C: ESSAY QUESTION (50 MARKS)

Explain how to compare decimals and give an example to illustrate the concept. Then, explain how to add decimals and give an example to illustrate the concept. Finally, explain how to subtract decimals and give an example to illustrate the concept.

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