One tenth as much means a quantity is divided into 10 equal parts, so the comparison quantity is of the original and the original is 10 times as large; for example, 6 is one tenth as much as 60. In base-ten notation, this relationship is shown by shifting each digit one place to the right, supporting understanding of place value, tenths, and division by 10.
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Detailed Explanation: Recognize one tenth as much
“One tenth as much” means divide the original number into equal parts.
Example: What is one tenth as much as ?
- Divide by :
- So, is one tenth as much as .
You can also use place value: when dividing a whole number by , each digit moves one place to the right. The in the tens place moves to the ones place.
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Therefore, is one tenth as much as .
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- Division by Powers of Ten (Positive)
- Multiplication - Decimal by Power of Ten (Both)
- Division as Fraction by Powers of Ten (Positive)
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- Percent - one number of another (10%) - Picture Question
- Decimal Concept Image - Picture to Decimal - Tenths
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- Decimal Concept Image - Picture to Fraction (10s) - Tenths
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