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Last updated on May 26th, 2025

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8 as a Decimal

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It is a simple question on decimal representation. Firstly, we have to understand whole numbers and decimals. A whole number is a complete entity without fractions or decimals. In this case, 8 is a whole number because it is not divided into parts. 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. Since 8 is already a whole number, its decimal representation is straightforward.

8 as a Decimal for Canadian Students
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What is 8 as a decimal?

8 as a decimal

 

Answer

 

8 as a decimal is simply written as 8.0. There are no fractional parts, so the decimal part is zero.

 

Explanation

 

To represent 8 as a decimal, we acknowledge that it is a whole number. Adding a decimal point followed by a zero indicates that there are no fractional parts. Here's how it works:

 

Step 1: Identify that 8 is already a whole number.

Step 2: Recognize that a decimal point can be added to any whole number to express it in decimal form.

Step 3: Append .0 to the whole number, resulting in 8.0.

Step 4: Since there are no other digits to the right of the decimal point, it confirms the absence of fractional parts.

 

The representation of 8 as a decimal is 8.0.

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Important Glossaries for 8 as a decimal

  • Whole Number: A number without fractions or decimals; 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.
     
  • Fractional Part: The part of a number that comes after the decimal point, representing a portion of a whole.
     
  • Integer: A whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, without any fractional or decimal part.
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