24000 as a decimal

Answer

24000 as a decimal can be written as 24000.0. It is a whole number, and when expressed as a decimal, it simply includes a decimal point followed by a zero.

Explanation

To represent 24000 in decimal form, you simply add a decimal point and a zero after the whole number. This does not change the value of the number but shows that there are no fractional parts.

Step 1: Identify the whole number, which is 24000.

Step 2: Add a decimal point after the whole number to indicate the decimal form.

Step 3: Add a zero after the decimal point to show there are no fractional parts, making it 24000.0. The decimal representation of 24000 is 24000.0, which emphasizes that it is a complete number with no fractional component.

• Whole Number: A number without fractions; an integer.
   
• Decimal: A number that uses the base ten and includes a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.
   
• Decimal Point: A dot used to separate the whole number from the fractional part in a decimal number.
   
• Fractional Part: The part of a decimal number that comes after the decimal point.
   
• Integer: A whole number; a number that is not a fraction.