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172 as a decimal

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This is a straightforward topic about decimal representation. To understand this, we first need to know about whole numbers and decimals. 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 number from the fractional part. The numbers to the left of the decimal point represent the whole number, and those to the right represent the fractional part.

172 as a decimal for US Students
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What is 172 as a decimal?

172 as a decimal

Answer:

 

172 as a decimal is simply 172.0. It is a terminating decimal, indicating it ends after the decimal point.

 

Explanation:

 

To convert 172 into a decimal, we recognize that it is already a whole number. Adding a decimal point followed by a zero does not change its value but represents it in decimal form as 172.0.

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Important Glossaries for 172 as a decimal

  • Whole Number: A number without fractions or decimals; it is complete and includes zero and positive integers.

 

  • Decimal: A number that uses the base ten and includes a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.

 

  • Terminating Decimal: A decimal that ends and does not repeat infinitely.

 

  • Decimal Point: A dot used to separate the whole number from the fractional part in a decimal number.

 

  • Representation: The expression of a number in a particular form or system.
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