Q. 1.15 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

What is the place value for the bold digit?

a. $7.32\mathbf{8}8$

b. $1\mathbf{6}.1234$

c. $4\mathbf{6}75.99$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

a. The place value of the bold digit  $7.32\mathbf{8}8$is thousandths.

b. The place value of the bold digit $1\mathbf{6}.1234$  is oneth.

c. The place value of the bold digit $4\mathbf{6}75.99$ is hundredths.

Part (a) step 1: Given Information

We need to find the place value of  the bold digit is $7.32\mathbf{8}8$.

Part (a) step 2: Simplify

$7.328$ the bold digit is $8$ and the place value of this digit is thousandths.

Part (b) step 1: Given Information

We need to find the place value of  the bold digit is $1\mathbf{6}.1234$.

Part (b) step 2: Simplify

The place of $6$ is oneth.

Part (c) step 1: Given Information

We need to find the place value of the bold digit is $4\mathbf{6}75.99$.

Part (c) step 2: Simplify

The place of $6$ is hundredths.