Kümnendkohad

Kümnendkohad, also known as decimal places, are the digits that appear after the decimal point in a number. They represent fractions of a whole number, with each position to the right of the decimal point representing a power of ten. For example, in the number 3.14, the digit 1 is in the tenths place, and the digit 4 is in the hundredths place. The number of decimal places can vary depending on the precision required. In financial contexts, two decimal places are common, representing cents in currencies like the US dollar or euro. In scientific contexts, more decimal places may be used to represent greater precision. Rounding is often used to simplify numbers with many decimal places, ensuring that the number remains accurate within a specified range. Understanding and correctly using decimal places is crucial in various fields, including mathematics, science, and finance.