Question

The value of 3 in 46.132 is how many times the value of the 3 in 8.553

A 10
B 1
C 1/10

Answer 1

The value of 3 in 46.132 is 10 times the value of 3 in 8.553.

Explanation:

The value of 3 in 46.132 is in hundredth's place.

The value of 3 in 8.553 is in thousandths place.

We can write as :

For 46.132, its value is
`(3)/(100)` and for 8.553 its value is
`(3)/(1000)`.

Taking,

`((3)/(100))/((3)/(1000))=10`

So, the value of 3 in 46.132 is 10 times the value of 3 in 8.553. Hence, the correct answer is A.