Understanding Decimal Numbers

What does the term 'place value' refer to in decimal numbers?

• The difference between the largest and smallest digit

• The worth of a digit based on its position

• The number of digits in a number

• The sum of all digits in a number

In the number 104.2856, what is the place value of the digit 8?

• Ten thousands

• Tenths

• Thousands

• Hundredths

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

• By adding the digit to its place value

• By multiplying the digit by its place value

• By subtracting the digit from its place value

• By dividing the digit by its place value

What is the value of the digit 7 in the number 104.2856?

• Seven thousands

• Seven ten thousands

• Seven hundredths

• Seven tenths

In the number 12.545, what is the place value of the digit 4?

• Tenths

• Hundredths

• Thousands

• Ten thousands

What is the value of the digit 9 in the number 1.239?

• Nine tenths

• Nine hundredths

• Nine thousands

• Nine ten thousands

In the number 123.456, what is the place value of the digit 5?

• Ten thousands

• Thousands

• Hundredths

• Tenths

What is the value of the digit 5 in the number 123.456?

• Five thousands

• Five tenths

• Five ten thousands

• Five hundredths

Which of the following is true about place value and value?

• Place value is written in numbers, value in words

• Place value and value are always the same

• Place value is written in words, value in numbers

• Place value is the sum of all digits

In the number 1.239, what is the place value of the digit 3?

• Ten thousands

• Thousands

• Hundredths

• Tenths