answersLogoWhite

0

The "place" of a digit in a number refers to how many factors of ten go into it. For example, in the number 123.456, 1 is in the hundreds place because it's being multiplied by a factor of 100, 2 is in the tens place because it's being multiplied by a factor of ten, 3 is in the ones place because it's being multiplied by a factor of one, and so on.

To put it differently, 123.456 is equal to 100 + 20 + 3 +.4 + .05 +.006, and 100 equals 1 times 100, .4 equals 4 times one tenth, and .006 equals 6 times one thousandth.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

Still curious? Ask our experts.

Chat with our AI personalities

BlakeBlake
As your older brother, I've been where you are—maybe not exactly, but close enough.
Chat with Blake
JordanJordan
Looking for a career mentor? I've seen my fair share of shake-ups.
Chat with Jordan
MaxineMaxine
I respect you enough to keep it real.
Chat with Maxine

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What does number place mean?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp