Decimal Numbers

Question:

Which is the numeral for one and one-thousandths?

Choices:

A. 1.1

B. 1.01

C. 1.001

D. 1.1000

Answer:

C. 1.001

Step-by-step explanation:

Using Place Value Chart, we could identify the place value of the given decimal to determine if the given decimal are applicable to the given verbal phrase:

Table #1 for A. 1.1

Using this chart, we read it as 'one and one-tenths'.

Table #2 for B. 1.01

Using this chart, we read it as 'one and one-hundredths'.

Table #3 for C. 1.001

Using this chart, we read it as 'one and one-thousandths'.

Table #4 for D. 1.1000

Using this chart, we read it as 'one and one-tenths' same as the first choice.

Note: Any decimal that had zero-digit after the last non-zero digit are just the same as there is no zero-digit.

Therefore, the answer is letter C. 1.001.

If you cannot see the tables here properly, see the images.

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