Understanding Place Value in Numbers

This video tutorial covers two examples of identifying place values in whole numbers. It explains how to write numbers in a place value chart, emphasizing the importance of commas for clarity. The first example uses the number 396,851, breaking down each digit's place value. The second example involves a larger number, 65,198,645,733, and highlights the correct way to read and write large numbers without using 'and' for whole numbers. The tutorial aims to help viewers understand and identify digits in specific place values.

Why are commas used in writing large numbers?

• To separate digits for easier reading

• To make the number look bigger

• To indicate decimal points

• To confuse the reader

What digit is in the hundreds place in the number 396,851?

• 1

• 5

• 8

• 6

In the number 396,851, which digit is in the ten thousands place?

• 5

• 6

• 9

• 3

How should the number 65,198,645,733 be read?

• Sixty-five billion, one hundred ninety-eight million, six hundred forty-five thousand, seven hundred thirty-three

• Sixty-five billion, one hundred ninety-eight million, six hundred forty-five thousand and seven hundred thirty-three

• Sixty-five billion, one hundred ninety-eight million, six hundred forty-five thousand, seven hundred and thirty-three

• Sixty-five billion and one hundred ninety-eight million, six hundred forty-five thousand, seven hundred thirty-three

What is the digit in the 10 billions place in the number 65,198,645,733?

• 9

• 1

• 6

• 5

Which digit is in the hundred millions place in the number 65,198,645,733?

• 6

• 5

• 9

• 1

In the number 65,198,645,733, what digit is in the tens place?

• 8

• 5

• 3

• 7