Convert Decimal to Words: Writing 0.532 in Verbal Form

Question

Rewrite the following decimal in words:

0.532

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we need to express the decimal number 0.5320.532 as a fraction. In this decimal, the digit '5' is in the tenths place, the '3' is in the hundredths place, and '2' is in the thousandths place. This means that 0.5320.532 can be read as "five hundred thirty-two thousandths," which is equivalent to the fraction 5321000\frac{532}{1000}.

Therefore, the decimal 0.5320.532 in words is expressed as 5321000\frac{532}{1000}.

Looking at the choices provided:

  • Choice 1: 531100\frac{531}{100} - Incorrect
  • Choice 2: 53100\frac{53}{100} - Incorrect
  • Choice 3: 5310\frac{53}{10} - Incorrect
  • Choice 4: 5321000\frac{532}{1000} - Correct

Therefore, choice 4 is the correct representation of the decimal 0.5320.532.

Answer

532 divided by 1000