Question

In the number 36,803, if the 8 was replaced with a 2, would the value increase or decrease? What would the change in value be? Show work and explain how.

Answer 1

Answer: The value would decrease. The change in value would be -600

Explanation:

Original number: 36,803

New number: 36,203

36803-36203 = 600

Therefore the value of the number decreased by 600.