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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Decimal point (B)</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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of number is used to represent rates?

<p>Percentages (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the primary purpose of using codes?

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

What is the purpose of using measurements?

<p>To represent lengths and masses (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of number is used to represent financial values?

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

What is the first step in arranging numbers in order?

<p>Create a place value table (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of number is used to identify positions?

<p>Order number (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Measurement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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