Decimals & Percentages Flashcards
1
Q
Place value
A
The value of a number depending on its position
2
Q
Terminating decimal
A
A decimal with a fixed number of digits e.g. 0.1489
3
Q
Recurring decimal
A
A decimal that contains an infinite number of digits and the digits form a pattern e.g. 0.48484848484848…
4
Q
Dot notation
A
Often used to represent a recurring decimal
5
Q
Significant figures
A
All digits, except zeros at the start and end
6
Q
How do you calculate a percentage increase/decrease?
A
Increase/decrease 100
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