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Hundredth

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Definition Of Hundredth

One out of one hundred equal parts is called a hundredth.

More About Hundredth

The fractional form of one hundredth is 1/100 and the decimal equivalent is 0.01.
In a decimal, the second digit after the decimal point denotes hundredth. For example, there are seven hundredths in the number 2543.978.

Video Examples: Hundredth
 

Solved Example on Hyperbola

Ques: Choose the standard form of the equation for the hyperbola shown.

Choices:

A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Step 1: Represent the places of the digits in the number as shown below. 

Step 2: From the figure, we learn that the digit in the hundredth place is 5.

Quick Summary

  • A hundredth represents one part of a whole divided into 100 equal parts.
  • The fractional form of one hundredth is 1/100.
  • The decimal form of one hundredth is 0.01.
  • In decimals, the second digit to the right of the decimal point represents hundredths.
\[ \frac{1}{100} = 0.01 \]

🍎 Teacher Insights

Use visual aids like hundred grids to help students understand the concept of hundredths. Relate it to real-world examples like percentages or money (cents in a dollar).

🎓 Prerequisites

  • Basic Arithmetic
  • Understanding of Fractions

Check Your Knowledge

Q1: Which of the following represents one hundredth?

Q2: What is the decimal form of 25 hundredths?

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do you write 3 hundredths as a decimal?
A: 3 hundredths is written as 0.03.

Q: What is the difference between a tenth and a hundredth?
A: A tenth is one part of ten equal parts (1/10 or 0.1), while a hundredth is one part of one hundred equal parts (1/100 or 0.01).

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