Question

how can you describe 0.15? when a whole is divided into 100 equal parts, 15 of those parts makes 0.15. key idea what is a decimal? a decimal, like a fraction or mixed number, is a number that helps you represent ? of a

Explanation:

1. For describing 0.15: 0.15 has two decimal places, meaning it corresponds to hundredths. When a whole is split into 100 equal parts, 15 of those parts equal this value.
2. For the definition of a decimal: Decimals, like fractions, are used to represent values that are not whole numbers, i.e., parts of a whole.

Answer:

1. How can you describe 0.15?

0.15 is equal to $\frac{15}{100}$, which means it represents 15 out of 100 equal parts of a whole.

1. What is a decimal?

A decimal, like a fraction or mixed number, is a number that helps you represent parts of a whole.