Question

The first digit to the right of decimal point is called _________ .

• A. Tens
• B. Hundreds
• C. Tenths
• D. Hundredths

Answer 1

The correct option is C Tenths

• The first digit to the right of decimal point is called tenths.
• Value of tenths place is represented by $\frac{1}{10}$.

Example: In 2.54, the value of 5 is $5\times \frac{1}{10}=\frac{5}{10}$, which is read as 5 tenths.