What is the difference in the place value of 5 in the numeral 754853?
| Question | What is the difference in the place value of 5 in the numeral 754853? | |
| Type | multiple_choice | |
| Option | 49500 | incorrect |
| Option | 49950 | correct |
| Option | 45000 | incorrect |
| Option | 49940 | incorrect |
| Solution | The digit 5 has two place values in the numeral, 5 * 105 = 50,000 and 5 * 101 = 50. ∴Required difference = 50000 – 50 = 49950 | |