Question

which of the following statements is true about the two mileage values of 14,072 and 12,500?
select one of four
the digit 0 in the hundreds place indicates that the mileage 12,500 is less than 14,072.
the digit 1 in the ten thousands place indicates that the mileage 14,072 is less than 12,500.
the digit 5 in the hundreds place indicates that the mileage 12,500 is greater than 14,072.
the digit 4 in the thousands place indicates that the mileage 14,072 is greater than 12,500.
remaining attempts: 1

Explanation:

Step1: Compare ten-thousands place

Both numbers have 1 in the ten-thousands place, so move to thousands place.

Step2: Compare thousands place

14,072 has 4 in thousands place; 12,500 has 2. Since $4 > 2$, $14,072 > 12,500$.

Step3: Evaluate each option

• Option1: Incorrect, 0 in hundreds place does not cause the inequality.
• Option2: Incorrect, 1 in ten-thousands place does not make 14,072 smaller.
• Option3: Incorrect, 5 in hundreds place does not make 12,500 larger.
• Option4: Correct, 4 > 2 in thousands place means $14,072 > 12,500$.

Answer:

The digit 4 in the thousands place indicates that the mileage 14,072 is greater than 12,500.