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PLACE VALUE

Place Value

Definition Of Place Value

Place value is the value given to the place or position of a digit in a number.

Examples of Place Value

Here are Few Examples:
The place value of 6 in 6,934 is thousands.
The place value of 5 in 523,089 is hundred thousands.
The place value of 4 in 1035.743 is hundredths.

Video Examples: Decimal Place Value

Solved Example on Place Value

Ques: Choose the place value of the digit 7 in the number 569.4217.

Choices:

A. ten-thousandths
B. thousandths
C. ten-thousands
D. thousands
Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Step 1: The place value of the digit 7 in the number 569.4217 is ten-thousandths.

Quick Summary

  • Each digit in a number has a specific place value.
  • Place value determines the contribution of a digit to the overall value of the number.
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🍎 Teacher Insights

Use visual aids like base-ten blocks to demonstrate place value concepts. Start with whole numbers before introducing decimals.

🎓 Prerequisites

  • Counting
  • Digits

Check Your Knowledge

Q1: What is the place value of 7 in the number 569.4217?

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the place value of 0?
A: The place value of 0 depends on its position in the number, just like any other digit. It holds a place but contributes zero to that place's value.

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