Question

what is the place value of the 3-digit in the number 78.315?
hundredths
ones
tens
tenths

Explanation:

Step1: Identify digit position

In 78.315, the digit 3 is the first digit after the decimal point.

Step2: Match to place value

The first decimal place corresponds to tenths, which is $\frac{1}{10}$.

Answer:

D. Tenths