Place Value Word Problems

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What is the place value of the digit in the 4th position from the left in a number?

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The place value of the digit in the 4th position from the left is thousands.

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

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To determine the position of an item in a sequence, count the items starting from the left (or right) and assign a numerical value to each position.

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If Alice buys 25 Barbies and Michelle buys 20 Barbies, how do you compare their purchases?

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To compare their purchases, simply compare the two numbers: 25 (Alice) is greater than 20 (Michelle), so Alice buys more Barbies.

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How do you calculate the total number of items bought when given groups of items?

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

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What is the total number of pieces of fruit Maddie buys if she has five groups of 10 bananas and 6 apples?

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Maddie buys a total of 56 pieces of fruit: (5 groups * 10 bananas) + 6 apples = 50 + 6 = 56.

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How do you identify who bought more items when comparing two quantities?

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To identify who bought more items, compare the two quantities directly and determine which is larger.

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What is the significance of the 10th position in a number?

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The 10th position in a number represents the tens place, which is the second digit from the right.

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What is the difference between the 4th and 10th positions in terms of place value?

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The 4th position represents thousands, while the 10th position represents tens.

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How can you express a comparison between two quantities in a sentence?

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You can express a comparison by stating which quantity is greater, such as 'Alice buys more Barbies than Michelle'.

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What is the method to solve a word problem involving addition of quantities?

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To solve a word problem involving addition, identify the quantities involved, determine the operation needed (addition), and then perform the calculation.