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Module 00102

Introduction to Construction Math

Copyright © 2021 by NCCER, Alachua, FL 32615. Published by Pearson. All rights reserved.
3.0.0 The Decimal System
Objective
Successful completion of this module prepares you to
do the following:

Identify decimal numbers and calculate with them.


a. List the key qualities of decimal numbers and
summarize their place values.
b. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimal numbers.
c. Convert between decimals, fractions, and
percentages.

Module 00102 – Introduction to


Construction Math
Performance Tasks

There are no performance tasks in this section.

Module 00102 – Introduction to


Construction Math
3.1.0 – Decimals
Remember that place values extend in both directions
far beyond what is shown here. Decimal values less
than 1 are commonly written with a zero to the left
of the decimal point, like this:
0.56

Module 00102 – Introduction to


Construction Math
3.1.1 – Rounding Decimals
The number 212.7659574 can be rounded to any place
value needed. See if each of these steps appear to be
correct:
212.765957
212.76596
212.766
212.77
212.8
213
210
200
Module 00102 – Introduction to
Construction Math
3.2.2 – Multiplying Decimals
Multiplying Decimals
Step 1 Set the problem up the same as you would for
multiplying whole numbers. Multiply as usual.
Step 2 Count the number of decimal places in both
numbers. Count from right to left and insert
the decimal point.

Module 00102 – Introduction to


Construction Math
3.2.3 – Dividing with Decimals (1 of 2)

With a decimal point in the dividend only, transfer it


straight up to the line above:

.
)
22 44. 5

Module 00102 – Introduction to


Construction Math
3.2.3 – Dividing with Decimals (2 of 2)
When there is a decimal point in
the divisor, move it to the right
to make a whole number. Then
move the decimal point in the
dividend the same number of
places and transfer it up to the
line above.
In this example, 0.22 turned into
22 by moving the decimal point
two places to the right. Then the
decimal point is moved two
places to the right in the
dividend to compensate.

Module 00102 – Introduction to


Construction Math
3.3.1 – Converting Decimals to Percentages
and Percentages to Decimals
The tank is half full. As a fraction, it is !⁄" full. As a
decimal, it is written as 0.50. To change the decimal to a
percentage, simply move the decimal point two places to
the right. The result is 50%.

Module 00102 – Introduction to


Construction Math
3.3.2 – Converting Fractions to Decimals
Converting Fractions to Decimals
Remember that a fraction is merely a division problem
written another way.

Step 1 Divide the numerator by the denominator. For the


fraction #⁄$, it would be written as:

Step 2 Place the answer’s decimal point above the


dividend’s.
. 75
Step 3 Divide as usual. )
4 3. 00
2. 8
0. 20
0. 20
0. 00
Module 00102 – Introduction to
Construction Math
3.3.3 – Converting Decimals to Fractions
Converting Decimals to Fractions
Step 1 Say the decimal in words.
0.125 is spoken as one hundred twenty-
five thousandths.
Step 2 Write the decimal as a fraction, just like it
was spoken.
!"%
0.125 written as a fraction is
!&&& .
Step 3 Reduce the fraction to its lowest terms.

Module 00102 – Introduction to


Construction Math
3.3.4 – Converting Inches to Decimal
Equivalents in Feet
Converting Inches to Decimal Equivalents
Step 1 Convert 3 inches to a fraction. Since a foot has
12 inches, the fraction is #⁄!" .
Step 2 Reduce to lower terms of !⁄$ inch, or simply
divide as is for a decimal equivalent.

Module 00102 – Introduction to


Construction Math
3.0.0 Section Review Question One

70
In the number
124.673, what seven tenths
value does the
7 represent?
seven one-
hundredths

seven one-
thousandths

Module 00102 – Introduction to


Construction Math
3.0.0 Section Review Question One Answer

70
In the number
124.673, what seven tenths
value does the
7 represent?
seven one-
hundredths

seven one-
thousandths

Module 00102 – Introduction to


Construction Math
3.0.0 Section Review Question Two

True
The number
0.534 is larger False
than the number
0.0534.

Module 00102 – Introduction to


Construction Math
3.0.0 Section Review Question Two Answer

True
The number
0.534 is larger False
than the number
0.0534.

Module 00102 – Introduction to


Construction Math
3.0.0 Section Review Question Three

7.425
4.625 + 3.8 =
_________. 8.425

51.25

72.65

Module 00102 – Introduction to


Construction Math
3.0.0 Section Review Question Three Answer

7.425
4.625 + 3.8 =
_________. 8.425

51.25

72.65

Module 00102 – Introduction to


Construction Math
3.0.0 Section Review Question Four

35.527

53.59 – 8.632 =
_________. 43.958

44.958

45.958

Module 00102 – Introduction to


Construction Math
3.0.0 Section Review Question Four Answer

35.527

53.59 – 8.632 =
_________. 43.958

44.958

45.958

Module 00102 – Introduction to


Construction Math
3.0.0 Section Review Question Five

10.248

7.32 × 14 =
_________. 98.32

102.15

102.48

Module 00102 – Introduction to


Construction Math
3.0.0 Section Review Question Five Answer

10.248

7.32 × 14 =
_________. 98.32

102.15

102.48

Module 00102 – Introduction to


Construction Math
Next Section…

4.0.0 Measuring Length


Read Sections 4.0.0 through 4.2.4. Complete the Section
4.0.0 Review.

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