Decimals FAQ

1. Which type of number cannot be shown by a terminating or repeating decimal?

Irrational numbers such as π.

2. Computers use numbers to base two. In what number base are decimals given?

Decimals are expressed to base 10 .

3. When MULTIPLYING a decimal number by 1000 in which direction does the decimal point move?

To the RIGHT (by 3 places.)