Make the following changes to this number 3.587: Make the 3 worth 1/10 as much
To make the 3 worth 1/10 as much in the number 3.587, you would divide it by 10.
Step 1: Divide 3 by 10: 3 รท 10 = 0.3
Step 2: Now, add the remaining digits after the decimal point to the result: 0.3 + 0.587 = 0.887
Therefore, the updated number is 0.887.
To make the 3 worth 1/10 as much in the number 3.587, we need to divide it by 10. Here's how you can do it:
1. Start with the number 3.587.
2. Divide the value of the digit 3 by 10. Since 3 divided by 10 is 0.3, you need to replace the 3 with 0.3.
3. Keep the other digits (5, 8, and 7) unchanged.
4. Combine these digits to get the new number with the changed 3. The final result is 0.3857.
So, by dividing the value of the digit 3 by 10, we have made it worth 1/10 as much in the number 3.587. The new number is 0.3857.
3*1 + 5* .1 + 8*.01 + 7*.001
multiply the 3 by .1
3* .1 + 5* .1 + 8*.01 + 7*.001
that is
8 * .1 + 8*.01 + 7*.001
which is
0.887