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Chapter Eight





                                          Decimals
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                    Introduction


             In this chapter, you will  learn  how to convert fractions into

             decimals, add and subtract decimals.  The competencies
             developed  will enable  you to apply the concept of decimals
             in metric measurements, constructions, exchange of money,
             sports, medicine, health and fitness and many other real-life

             applications.





                            Think

                            Life without application of decimal numbers




           Concept of decimals

           Decimals  are  numbers that consist  of a whole  number  and  a
           fractional part separated by a dot called decimal point. Decimals
           are system of counting that originates from the base-ten system.
           Study the following diagram that explain the concept of decimals.




















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