Question

How does the digit 5 in the number 357 compare with the digit 5 in the number 465?

A) The digit 5 in the number 357 represents 1/10 as much as the digit 5 in the number 465.

B) The digit 5 in the number 357 represents 10 times as much as it represents in the number 465.

C)The digit 5 in the number 357 represents 100 times as much as it represents in the number 465.

D)The digit 5 in the number 357 represents the same amount as it represents in the number 465.

Answer 1

Option B.

Explanation:

In this problem, we need to compare digit 5 in the number 357 with the digit 5 in the number 465.

In 357, 5 is on the tens place while in 465 5 is in the ones place.

Place value of 5 in 357 is 50 and in 465 is 5 only.

For comparison, divide 50 by 5. So,

50/5 = 10

It means that the digit 5 in the number 357 represents 10 times as much as it represents in the number 465.