Question

in this section, youll compare and contrast multi-digit whole numbers using your understanding of place value.

you are now comparing the purchase price of the car, which is $22,895, with the total cost of adding one of three available advanced driver-assistance systems priced at $965, $985, and $926.

according to mia, the total purchase prices for the car with each respective upgrade are $24,360, $24,380, and $24,320.

how do these total purchase prices compare when analyzed by place value?

the price of $24,320 is greater than $24,380 because the digit 2 in the ones place is greater than the digit 0 in the ones place.
the price of $24,380 is greater than $24,360 because the digit 8 in the tens place is greater than the digit 6 in the tens place.
the price of $24,320 is greater than $24,360 because the digit 2 in the ones place is greater than the digit 0 in the ones place.
the price of $24,360 is greater than $24,380 because the digit 6 in the tens place is greater than the digit 8 in the tens place.

Explanation:

To compare the numbers, we analyze digit by digit from the highest place value (ten-thousands, thousands are equal for all: 2, 4). Move to hundreds place: all have 3. Next, tens place:

• $24,362$ has 6 in tens place
• $24,381$ has 8 in tens place
• $24,323$ has 2 in tens place

For valid comparison: 8 (from $24,381$) > 6 (from $24,362$) in the tens place, so $24,381 > 24,362$.

Answer:

The price of $24,381 is greater than $24,362 because the digit 8 in the tens place is greater than the digit 6 in the tens place.