Question

Compare the following two numbers. Which statement is true?

A. 5,092

B. 5,902

A
The "9" in the second number represents 10 times as much as the "9" in the first number.
B
The "9" in the first number represents 10 times as much as the "9" in the second number.
C
The "9" in the second number represents 100 times as much as the "9" in the first number.
D
The "9" in the first number represents 100 times as much as the "9" in the second number.

Answer 1

A. The "9" in the second number represents 10 times as much as the "9" in the first number.

Explanation:

If you look at the "9" in the first number as 90 and multiply that by 10, you will get 900. In the second number, the "9" is in the 100's place.