Place Value Word Problems

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What is place value?

Back

Place value is the value of a digit based on its position within a number. For example, in the number 86, the 8 is in the tens place and represents 80, while the 6 is in the ones place.

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How do you determine the value of a digit in a number?

Back

To determine the value of a digit in a number, identify its position (ones, tens, hundreds, etc.) and multiply the digit by the value of that position.

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What is a 2-digit number?

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A 2-digit number is a number that has two places, ranging from 10 to 99.

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How do you add multiple groups of items?

Back

To add multiple groups of items, multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group, then add any additional items.

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What is the total number of items if you have 5 groups of 10 and 6 additional items?

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The total is 5 groups of 10 (which is 50) plus 6 additional items, resulting in 56 items.

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What does 'position in line' refer to?

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'Position in line' refers to the order or rank of an item or person in a sequence.

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How do you find the position of an item in a sequence?

Back

To find the position of an item in a sequence, count the items from the starting point to the item in question.

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What is the 4th position in a sequence?

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The 4th position in a sequence is the item that comes after the 3rd item.

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If Helen is in the 8th position, how many people are in front of her?

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If Helen is in the 8th position, there are 7 people in front of her.

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What is the significance of the order of items in a sequence?

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The order of items in a sequence is significant because it determines the position and can affect the outcome in various contexts, such as ranking or priority.