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Before the widespread use of decimals, people primarily used fractions for calculations and measurements. They relied on systems like the duodecimal (base-12) or sexagesimal (base-60) systems, which were common in ancient cultures. Counting and trade often involved whole numbers or simple fractions, making it necessary to have a clear understanding of ratios and proportionality. Tools like the abacus and counting boards also facilitated arithmetic operations without decimals.
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What decimal is before 0.45?
There is no such number because decimals are infinitely dense. That is, between any two decimals, there are infinitely many decimals.
What are the words for things which don't have decimals and things which do?
Things without decimals like people are called discrete data and things that you can measure with decimals like mass are called continuous data. :)
What is the sum of the decimals 5.08 and 6.9 by rounding to the whole number before adding?
12
What are things you people use decimals for?
Grading papers or adding money
When is algebra used in decimals?
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What If decimals didn't exist?
Before decimals were invented, people used fractions.
What comes before 0 in decimals?
Any negative decimal comes before zero in decimals.
What decimal is before 0.45?
There is no such number because decimals are infinitely dense. That is, between any two decimals, there are infinitely many decimals.
Which will people prefer fractions or decimals?
carpenters
Why is it helpful to estimate the answer before adding or subtracting decimals?
It can be helpful for people who do not have a clue where the decimal point should go in the answer. For those who do know, the exercise is pointless.
What are the words for things which don't have decimals and things which do?
Things without decimals like people are called discrete data and things that you can measure with decimals like mass are called continuous data. :)
What are foundations for fractions?
for calculations including parts of numbers, before decimals were commonplace
How do people use decimals in there daily lives?
money, medicine
Besides money what else do you use decimals for?
There are many ways that people use decimals. One may encounter decimals when weighing fruits and vegetables at the grocery store. Decimals are also often used when keeping time, during a track meet or a marathon, for instance.
What is the sum of the decimals 5.08 and 6.9 by rounding to the whole number before adding?
12
What is the definition of the mathematical term decimals?
When people say decimals, they generally mean numbers following(after) a decimal point, seen as the same symbol as a period (.)
What are ways people use decimals in everday life?
counting money
