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10 seconds as a Decimal

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It is a simple question on decimal conversion. Firstly, we have to learn about time and decimals. Time is typically measured in seconds, minutes, and hours, and converting these into decimals can often be useful for calculations. A decimal is a way to represent a number that is not whole, using a decimal point (.) to separate the whole part from the fractional part. The numbers to the left of the decimal point represent the whole, and the numbers to the right represent the fractional part.

10 seconds as a Decimal for Australian Students
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What is 10 seconds as a decimal?

10 seconds as a decimal

 

Answer

 

10 seconds as a decimal can be written as 0.00278 when considering an hour as the whole. This decimal is calculated by dividing the number of seconds by the total number of seconds in an hour (3600).

 

Explanation

 

To convert 10 seconds into a decimal, we will use the division method to find the fraction of an hour. Let's break down the process step by step:

 

Step 1: Identify the total seconds in an hour, which is 3600.

 

Step 2: Use 10 as the numerator (part of the whole) and 3600 as the denominator (the whole).

 

Step 3: Divide 10 by 3600 to get the decimal.

 

Step 4: Perform the division: 10 ÷ 3600 = 0.00278. Thus, 10 seconds as a decimal is 0.00278 when considering the hour as the whole.

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Important Glossaries for 10 seconds as a decimal

  • Time: A measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues.
     
  • Decimal: A number that uses the base ten and includes a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.
     
  • Numerator: The top part of a fraction, indicating how many parts of the whole are being considered.
     
  • Denominator: The bottom part of a fraction, showing how many parts make up a whole.
     
  • Conversion: The process of changing something into a different form or system, such as converting time into a decimal.
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