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The Decimals on the number line: tenths exercise appears under the 4th grade (U.S.) Math Mission, Arithmetic essentials Math Mission, Pre-algebra Math Mission and Mathematics I Math Mission. This exercise practices recognizing decimals in the tenths on a number line.

Types of Problems[]

There is one type of problem in this exercise:

  1. Find the number: This problem asks students to find the value of the point on the number line.
    Decimals on the number line- tenths

    Find the point

Strategies[]

Adequate knowledge of decimal place value is recommended for success while doing this exercise.

  1. This exercise is easy to get accuracy badges and speed badges because there is only one type of problem and can be done easily.
  2. The endpoints of the number line are two different whole numbers and each tick mark corresponds to a tenth. 

Real-life Applications[]

  1. Decimals appear in every-day media to display information to consumers.
  2. Decimals are very common in shopping. Price tags, food labels, and receipts all contain decimals.
  3. At gas pumps, decimals are used to show how much gas is pumped and much it costs per gallon.