Gr 10 Math Lit: Ch 1.1 Number Formats
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What is the convention used in South Africa to separate whole numbers from decimal fractions?

  • Space
  • Dash
  • Decimal comma (correct)
  • Decimal point

    • What is the purpose of using spaces to separate groups of three digits in number formats?

  • To indicate the decimal point
  • To separate measurements from counting numbers
  • To make the number easier to read (correct)
  • To separate whole numbers from decimal fractions

    • What type of number is used to represent exact counts?

  • Order number
  • Measurement
  • Counting number (correct)
  • Money amount

    • How do you write numbers in words?

    <p>Separate the number into groups of three digits from right to left</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a place value table?

    <p>To identify the value of each digit in a number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you order numbers in a list?

    <p>Create a place value table and compare the numbers column by column</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the alternative to the decimal comma used in some countries?

    <p>Decimal point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using different number formats in different situations?

    <p>To indicate the type of number being used</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using a decimal comma in South Africa?

    <p>To separate whole numbers from decimal fractions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of number is used to represent rates?

    <p>Percentages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using a place value table when working with large numbers?

    <p>It helps to identify the value of each digit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When arranging numbers in order, what should you do first?

    <p>Create a place value table</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using different number formats in different contexts?

    <p>To convey different types of information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using codes?

    <p>To identify specific objects or individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When writing numbers in words, what should you do first?

    <p>Separate the number into groups of three digits from right to left</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using measurements?

    <p>To represent lengths and masses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using a decimal comma in South Africa?

    <p>It helps to distinguish between whole numbers and decimal fractions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of number is used to represent financial values?

    <p>Money amount</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of separating numbers into groups of three digits when reading and writing large numbers?

    <p>To make the number easier to read</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in arranging numbers in order?

    <p>Create a place value table</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using different number formats in different contexts?

    <p>To provide clarity and accuracy in specific situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of number is used to identify positions?

    <p>Order number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a place value table?

    <p>To identify the value of each digit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of number is used to represent lengths and masses?

    <p>Measurement</p> Signup and view all the answers

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