Question

which of the following statements is true about the two mileage values of 9,600 and 12,500?
select one of four
the digit 6 in the hundreds place indicates that the mileage 9,600 is less than 12,500.
the digit 5 in the hundreds place indicates that the mileage 12,500 is less than 9,600.
the digit 0 in the ten thousands place indicates that the mileage 9,600 is less than 12,500.
the digit 1 in the ten thousands place indicates that the mileage 12,500 is less than 9,600.
remaining attempts: 1

Explanation:

1. First, compare the two numbers: $9,600 < 12,500$, so any statement claiming $12,500$ is smaller is false.
2. Evaluate the valid reasoning: The ten-thousands place of 9,600 is 0, while the ten-thousands place of 12,500 is 1. Since $0 < 1$, this correctly shows $9,600 < 12,500$. Other options use incorrect digit places for comparison or false number relationships.

Answer:

The digit 0 in the ten thousands place indicates that the mileage 9,600 is less than 12,500.