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A Peek Beyond the Point

CBSE · Class 7 · Mathematics

Quick revision notes for A Peek Beyond the Point — CBSE Class 7 Mathematics. Key concepts, formulas, and definitions for last-minute revision.

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Key Topics to Revise

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1. Smaller Units and Decimal Fractions

  • A unit can be divided into smaller equal parts to measure more accurately.
  • The unit length between two consecutive numbers on the ruler is divided into 10 equal parts to measure more precisely.
  • 10 one-tenths units make one unit.
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2. Reading and Writing Decimal Numbers

  • 705 is a whole number example with no fractional part.
  • 70.5 is read as seventy point five, short for seventy and five-tenths.
  • 7.05 is read as seven point zero five, short for seven and five hundredths.
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3. Comparing Decimal Numbers

  • When comparing decimal numbers, compare digits from the most significant place value down until digits differ.
  • The number with the larger digit at that position is greater.
  • If the whole number parts are different, compare those first.
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4. Zero Dilemma and Trailing Zeros

  • 0.2, 0.20, and 0.200 are equal.
  • Trailing zeros after the last nonzero digit do not change the value of a decimal number.
  • 0.2, 0.02, and 0.002 are different numbers.

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Key Concepts

A unit can be divided intoEach place value is 10 timesThe decimal point separates the wholeDecimal numbers are read digit byTrailing zeros after the last nonzero

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