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4 as a Decimal

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Understanding numbers as decimals is fundamental in mathematics. In this case, we are considering the number 4. A decimal is a way to express both whole numbers and fractions using a decimal point. The numbers to the left of the decimal point represent the whole part, and those to the right represent the fractional part. Since 4 is a whole number, it can be simply expressed as 4.0 in decimal form, indicating no fractional part.

4 as a Decimal for UK Students
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What is 4 as a decimal?

4 as a decimal

 

Answer

 

4 as a decimal is written as 4.0. It is a terminating decimal because it has a finite number of digits after the decimal point.

 

Explanation

 

To express 4 as a decimal, we simply write it as 4.0. Since 4 is a whole number, it does not have any fractional part. The addition of a ".0" indicates that there are zero tenths, confirming its status as a whole number. In comparison to fractional numbers, converting a whole number like 4 into a decimal is straightforward because no division is necessary.

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Important Glossaries for 4 as a decimal

  • Whole Number: A number without fractions; an integer.
     
  • Decimal: A numerical representation that uses the base ten and includes a decimal point.
     
  • Terminating Decimal: A decimal number that has a finite number of digits after the decimal point.
     
  • Fractional Part: The portion of a number that is less than one, represented to the right of the decimal point.
     
  • Decimal Point: A symbol used to separate the whole number from the fractional part in a decimal.
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