Convert Decimal to Words: Writing 0.14 in Verbal Form

Question

Rewrite the following decimal in words:

0.14

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, let's convert the decimal 0.14 into words. We will:

  • Identify the place value of each digit in the decimal 0.14.
  • Convert it to a fraction over 100, since 0.14 has two decimal places.
  • Check the available choices and ensure the fraction matches one of them.

Now, let's work through the solution:

Step 1: Identify the place value of each digit.
The decimal 0.14 has:

  • "0" in the unit position (before the decimal point).
  • "1" in the tenths place and "4" in the hundredths place (after the decimal point).

Step 2: Convert 0.14 into a fraction.
Since there are two digits after the decimal point, 0.14 can be expressed as a fraction over 100:
14100\frac{14}{100}

Step 3: Match the conversion with the choices.
The correct expression of the decimal 0.14 in words is "14 divided by 100", which corresponds to choice 1.

Therefore, the solution to the problem is 14 divided by 100 14 \text{ divided by } 100 .

Answer

14 divided by 100