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What does the decimal numeral system denote?
What does the decimal numeral system denote?
- Only integer numbers
- Only non-integer numbers
- Both integer and non-integer numbers (correct)
- Neither integer nor non-integer numbers
What is the extension to non-integer numbers of the Hindu–Arabic numeral system?
What is the extension to non-integer numbers of the Hindu–Arabic numeral system?
- Hexadecimal system
- Binary system
- Octal system
- Decimal system (correct)
What does the term 'decimal' specifically refer to in the context of decimal notation?
What does the term 'decimal' specifically refer to in the context of decimal notation?
- The digits before the decimal separator
- The digits after the decimal separator (correct)
- The entire number including the decimal separator
- The decimal separator itself
What is the purpose of zero-digits after a decimal separator?
What is the purpose of zero-digits after a decimal separator?
What are the numbers that can be represented in the decimal system?
What are the numbers that can be represented in the decimal system?
Flashcards
Decimal Numeral System
Decimal Numeral System
A numeral system that represents both whole numbers (integers) and numbers with fractional parts using base-10.
Decimal System Extension
Decimal System Extension
Decimal system is the adaptation of the Hindu-Arabic numeral system that allows for the representation of numbers with fractional parts, using a decimal separator.
Decimal Digits
Decimal Digits
The digits that appear to the right of the decimal separator in a decimal number, representing the fractional part of the number.
Trailing Zeros
Trailing Zeros
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Decimal Fractions
Decimal Fractions
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Study Notes
Decimal Numeral System
- The decimal numeral system denotes a base-10 number system that uses digits from 0 to 9 to represent numbers.
- The decimal numeral system is an extension to non-integer numbers of the Hindu–Arabic numeral system.
Decimal Notation
- The term 'decimal' specifically refers to the use of base-10 numbering system in decimal notation.
- In decimal notation, a decimal separator (e.g., period or comma) separates the whole part from the fractional part of a number.
Zero-Digits
- Zero-digits are used after a decimal separator to represent fractional parts of a number.
- The purpose of zero-digits after a decimal separator is to indicate the precision or scale of the fractional part.
Representable Numbers
- The decimal system can represent all real numbers, including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
- There is no limitation to the numbers that can be represented in the decimal system.
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