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Last updated on May 26th, 2025

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105 as a Decimal

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It is a simple question on decimal conversion. Understanding whole numbers and decimals is essential. A whole number is a complete entity 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 any fractional part. The numbers to the left of the decimal point represent the whole, and the numbers to the right represent the fractional part. In this case, 105 is already a whole number and can be represented as a decimal by adding a decimal point and zeros, such as 105.0 or 105.00.

105 as a Decimal for Canadian Students
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What is 105 as a decimal?

105 as a decimal

Answer

 

105 as a decimal can be written as 105.0.

 

Explanation

 

To express a whole number like 105 as a decimal, we simply add a decimal point followed by a zero. This does not change the value of the number but represents it in decimal form. Let's see the step-by-step process:

 

Step 1: Identify the whole number, which in this case is 105.

 

Step 2: Add a decimal point to the right of the whole number, resulting in 105.

 

Step 3: To explicitly show it as a decimal, add a zero after the decimal point, giving us 105.0.

 

Step 4: You can further add more zeros to indicate precision, like 105.00, but the value remains the same.

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Important Glossaries for 105 as a decimal

  • Whole Number: A number without fractions; an integer.
     
  • Decimal: A number that includes a decimal point to separate the whole part from any fractional part.
     
  • Decimal Point: A dot (.) used to separate the whole part from the fractional part in a decimal number.
     
  • Precision: The degree to which the exactness of a number is expressed, often shown by the number of digits following the decimal point.
     
  • Place Value: The value of a digit based on its position within a number.
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