Question

(a) what is the value of 2 in 1,276?
20,000 2,000 200 20
(b) what is the value of 2 in 528?
20,000 2,000 200 20
(c) lets compare: the value of 2 in 1,276 is select the value of 2 in 528

Explanation:

Step1: Identify place value of 2 in 1,276

In 1,276, the digit 2 is in the hundreds place. The value is $2 \times 100 = 200$.

Step2: Identify place value of 2 in 528

In 528, the digit 2 is in the tens place. The value is $2 \times 10 = 20$.

Step3: Compare the two values

Divide the value of 2 in 1,276 by the value of 2 in 528: $\frac{200}{20} = 10$. So the value is 10 times greater.

Answer:

(a) 200
(b) 20
(c) 10 times greater than