Source: Extra Practice
According to a recent census, the population of a certain state is reported as eighty-four million five hundred thirty-two thousand one hundred ninety-seven. Which digit is in the 'tens of thousands' place?
Options
Option A is correct
3
Option B
2
Option C
5
Option D
4
Explanation
First, write the given number in numerical form according to the International System of Numeration: 84,532,197. Now, let's identify the place value of each digit from the right:\n7 is in the Ones place.\n9 is in the Tens place.\n1 is in the Hundreds place.\n2 is in the Thousands place.\n3 is in the Ten Thousands place.\n5 is in the Hundred Thousands place.\n4 is in the Millions place.\n8 is in the Ten Millions place.\nTherefore, the digit in the 'tens of thousands' place is 3.