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What is the value of the digit 3 in the number 42,137,605?

A. 30,000
B. 40,000
C. 3,000
D. 37,000



Answer :

To determine the value of the digit 3 in the number 42,137,605, let's identify its position within the number and then use this position to find its value.

1. Identify the position of the digit 3:
The number 42,137,605 is written in standard form, and the digit 3 is located in the thousands place.

2. Determine the value of the digit in this position:
In the number 42,137,605, the thousands place means that the digit 3 represents 3 thousands.

3. Calculate the actual value:
Since the digit 3 is in the thousands place, its value is 3,000.

Thus, the value of the digit 3 in the number 42,137,605 is 3,000.
A. 30,000

The digit 3 is in the ten-thousands place in the number 42,137,605. This means its value is 3 times 10,000, which equals 30,000. Therefore, the correct answer is A. 30,000.

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