A meteorologist reported that 6.5 inches of snow fell last night. what is the value of the 5 in 6.5?

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A meteorologist reported that 6.5 inches of snow fell last night. what is the value of the 5 in 6.5?

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It is in the 10ths place

Deckele answered Dec 22, 2018

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.5 can also be written .50 or 1/2 this means the .5 means half inch

Makaron answered Dec 25, 2018

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