Question

The decimal number \[9.6\] is read as….
a. Nine six
b. Ninety six
c. Nine point six
d. None

Answer 1

Hint: From the given question we have been asked to find how we will read a given decimal number. For solving this question we will use number theory especially the whole number part and decimal part of a given number and we will solve the given question. So, we proceed with our solution as follows.

Complete step by step solution:
Firstly, from the question it is clear that we are given a decimal number which is $9.6$ .
Generally, a decimal number is read by first reading the whole number part and then the decimal point and the digits of the decimal part one by one.
The whole number part is the part of decimal numbers without fractions and it is a collection of positive integers and zero. So, we can say that it will be number before the decimal point.
For example $0.6$ can be read as zero point six.
In the same way, we can understand that the given $9.6$ can be read as follows:
Nine point six

So, the correct answer is “Option c”.

Note: Students should have good knowledge in number theory. Students should know the definitions of decimal numbers and whole numbers. We should read the point also which is between that is we should not read it as nine six we should read it as nine point six.