Question

Which statement correctly compares two value?

The value of the 5 in 50.89 is 1/10 the value of the 5 in 261.58.
The value of the 5 in 50.89 is 10 times the value of the 5 in 261.58.
The value of the 5 in 50.89 is 1/100 the value of the 6 261.58.
The value of the 5 in 50.89 is 100 times the value of the 5 in 261.58

Answer 1

The value of the 5 in 50.89 is 100 times the value of the 5 in 261.58

Explanation:

The 5 in 50.89 is in the 10's place

The 5 in 261.58 is in the 1/10's place

1/10(100) = 10