Math Problem Statement

Rachel bought three and fifty-two hundredths pounds of apples at the store. How is this written in number form?

Solution

The problem asks to express the amount "three and fifty-two hundredths" in number form.

  • "Three" represents the whole number part, which is 3.
  • "Fifty-two hundredths" represents the decimal part, which is 0.52 (since "hundredths" means two places after the decimal point).

Therefore, the number form is 3.52.

The correct answer is 3.52.

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Here are five related questions to expand on this concept:

  1. How would you write four and seventy-five hundredths in number form?
  2. What is the difference between hundredths and thousandths?
  3. If Rachel bought five and eight-tenths pounds, how would that be written?
  4. How do you convert a decimal number into words?
  5. How do fractions relate to decimals?

Tip: To convert fractions like "hundredths" to decimals, simply place the numerator in the hundredths place after the decimal.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Decimals
Place Value

Formulas

Hundredths Place: Represents 1/100, or two decimal places after the decimal point

Theorems

Decimal Representation

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 4-6