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124 as a decimal

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This is a straightforward question about converting a whole number to its decimal form. Understanding the concept of decimals is crucial. A whole number is a number without fractions or decimals. The decimal system is a base-ten system, where the decimal point separates the whole number part from the fractional part, even if the fractional part is zero. In this case, since 124 is a whole number, its decimal representation is straightforward.

124 as a decimal for Thai Students
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What is 124 as a decimal?

 

124 as a decimal

 

Answer:

 

124 as a decimal is simply written as 124.0. Since 124 is a whole number, adding a decimal point with a zero indicates that there is no fractional part.

 

Explanation:

 

To express 124 as a decimal, we add a decimal point followed by a zero. This signifies that the number is a whole number with no fractional component. Step by step:

 

Step 1: Identify the whole number, which is 124.

 

Step 2: Add a decimal point to the right of the whole number, making it 124.0.

 

Step 3: The zero after the decimal point indicates there are no fractional parts.

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Important Glossaries for 124 as a decimal

  • Whole Number: A number without fractions or decimals, complete in itself.

 

  • Decimal: A number in the base ten system, which includes a decimal point to separate the whole number from the fractional part.

 

  • Decimal Point: The symbol 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.

 

  • Non-Terminating Decimal: A decimal number that continues infinitely without repeating, though not relevant to whole numbers like 124.
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