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480 as a Decimal

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This is a straightforward question regarding decimal representation. Firstly, we need to understand whole numbers and decimals. A whole number is a complete, non-fractional number. A decimal is a way to represent numbers that include parts smaller than the whole, using a decimal point to separate the whole number from the fractional part. Numbers to the left of the decimal point represent the whole number, while numbers to the right represent the fractional part.

480 as a Decimal for US Students
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What is 480 as a decimal?

480 as a decimal

 

Answer

 

480 as a decimal is simply 480.0. This is because 480 is a whole number and doesn't have any fractional parts.

 

Explanation

 

To express 480 as a decimal, we consider that whole numbers can be represented with a decimal point followed by zero, indicating no fractional part. Here's a breakdown of the process:

 

Step 1: Recognize 480 as a whole number, which means it is already a complete number with no fractions.

 

Step 2: To convert it to a decimal form, you add a decimal point followed by zero, resulting in 480.0.

 

Step 3: This indicates that the whole number part is 480, and there are no fractional components.

 

The answer for 480 as a decimal is 480.0.

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Important Glossaries for 480 as a decimal

  • Whole Number: A number without fractions; an integer.

 

  • Decimal: A numerical representation that includes a decimal point to distinguish between whole and fractional parts.

 

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

 

  • Fraction: A numerical quantity representing a part of a whole.

 

  • Non-Terminating Decimal: A decimal that continues infinitely without ending.
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