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1
Q

Place value

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The value of a number depending on its position

2
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Terminating decimal

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A decimal with a fixed number of digits e.g. 0.1489

3
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Recurring decimal

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A decimal that contains an infinite number of digits and the digits form a pattern e.g. 0.48484848484848…

4
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Dot notation

A

Often used to represent a recurring decimal

5
Q

Significant figures

A

All digits, except zeros at the start and end

6
Q

How do you calculate a percentage increase/decrease?

A

Increase/decrease 100
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