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36 as a Decimal

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This is a simple question about decimal representation. Firstly, we need to understand whole numbers and decimals. A whole number is an integer without fractions or decimals. A decimal is a way to represent numbers that are not whole, using a decimal point (.) to separate the whole part from the fractional part. In this context, we will convert the whole number 36 into a decimal form, illustrating that it remains unchanged in its value as a decimal when there is no fractional component.

36 as a Decimal for Bahraini Students
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What is 36 as a decimal?

36 as a decimal

 

Answer

 

36 as a decimal can be written as 36.0. Since there is no fractional part, the decimal representation simply includes a point followed by zero.

 

Explanation

 

To express 36 as a decimal, we note the absence of a fractional component. Thus, the conversion is straightforward: 36 is equivalent to 36.0 in decimal form. Let's examine the process step by step:

 

Step 1: Identify the whole number, which in this case is 36.

 

Step 2: Since 36 is an integer, there is no fraction to convert.

 

Step 3: Add a decimal point followed by zero to indicate the absence of a fractional part. The conversion emphasizes that the decimal representation of a whole number like 36 is simply 36.0.

Professor Greenline from BrightChamps

Important Glossaries for 36 as a decimal

  • Whole Number: An integer that is not a fraction or a decimal, representing a complete unit without parts.

 

  • 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 in decimal notation to separate the whole number from the fractional part.

 

  • Fraction: A numerical quantity representing a part of a whole, typically not used in this context as 36 is a whole number.

 

  • Integer: A whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, without any fractional or decimal component.
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