Worked examples
Two examples
Example 1
In 3.472, what is the digit 7 worth?
- To the right of the point the places are tenths, hundredths, thousandths.
- The 7 is in the hundredths place: 7 hundredths.
Answer: 0.07
Example 2
In 12.0586, which digit is in the thousandths place?
- Tenths: 0. Hundredths: 5. Thousandths: 8.
Answer: 8
Where this is taught: Quiz 13: Decimal Place Value, “The street continues”
The drill
Ten problems
How many:
Type each answer, then press Check my answers at the bottom. Commas in large numbers are fine.Write each answer on the line. The answer key, with the reasoning, is on the last page.