Fractions and Decimals — MATHS STD 7 — Question

A decimal is a fractional number and is indicated by digits after a period which is called a decimal point. Tenths have one digit after the decimal point. The decimal $0.8$ is pronounced as eight tenths. Hundredths have two digits after the decimal point. The decimal $0.06$ is pronounced as six hundredths. Thousandths follow a similar pattern. They have three digits after the decimal point. The decimal $0.005$ is pronounced as five thousandths. Hence, five thousandths is $0.005.$