Q. 1.16 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

What is the place value for the bold digit?

a. $97.\mathbf{5}689$

b. $3\mathbf{7}5.88$

c.  $46.1\mathbf{0}00$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

a. The place value of the bold digit $97.\mathbf{5}689$ is tenths.

b. The place value of the bold digit  $3\mathbf{7}5.88$ is tens.

c. The place value of the bold digit  $46.1\mathbf{0}00$ is hundredths.

Part (a) step 1: Given Information

We need to find the place value of the bold digit is $97.\mathbf{5}689$.

Part (a) step 2: Simplify

The first digit on the right side of the decimal point is the tenth place, followed by hundredths, and thousandths. Here the bold digit is the first one, its place value would be tenths.

Part (b) step 1: Given Information

We need to find the place value of the bold digit is $3\mathbf{7}5.88$.

Part (b) step 2: Simplify

The place value on the left side of the decimal point occurs as ones, tens, hundreds, thousands, and so on. Here is the bold digit in this item is second from the left on the decimal point, its place value is tens.

Part (c) step 1: Given Information

We need to find the place value of the bold digit is $46.1\mathbf{0}00$.

Part (c) step 2: Simplify

The first digit on the right side of the decimal point is the tenth place, followed, and thousandths. Here the bold digit is the second position from the right of the decimal point, its place value would be hundredths.