Understanding Place Value and Numbers

The value of the digit 7 in the number of stamps Abigail collected, 47,321, is (a)   .

• 7
• 700
• 7,000
• 70,000

Answer explanation

In the number 47,321, the digit 7 is in the thousands place, which means its value is 7,000. Therefore, the correct answer is 7,000.

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VA.MATH.3.NS.1.b

Scarlett is counting the number of tickets sold for a concert, and the total is 82,654. Which digit is in the thousands place in this number?

• 2

• 6

• 8

• 5

Answer explanation

In the number 82,654, the thousands place is the third digit from the right. Counting from the right, the digits are 4 (ones), 5 (tens), 6 (hundreds), and 2 (thousands). Therefore, the digit in the thousands place is 6.

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VA.MATH.3.NS.1.b

Priya is reading a book that has 165,724 words. What is the value of the digit 1 in the total number of words?

• 1

• 100

• 1,000

• 100,000

Answer explanation

In the number 165,724, the digit 1 is in the hundred-thousands place, which means its value is 100,000. Therefore, the correct answer is 100,000.

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VA.MATH.3.NS.1.b

Emma is looking at some numbers on a scoreboard. Which number shows the digit 4 in the ten thousands place?

• 4,123

• 14,567

• 40,789

• 400,321

Answer explanation

The number 40,789 has the digit 4 in the ten thousands place, as it is the first digit from the left. The other options do not have 4 in that position.

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VA.MATH.3.NS.1.b

Mia collected 29,384 stickers. What is the place value of the digit 9 in the number of stickers Mia collected?

• 9

• 90

• 900

• 9,000

Answer explanation

In the number 29,384, the digit 9 is in the thousands place. Therefore, its place value is 9,000.

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VA.MATH.3.NS.1.b

Aria is reading a book that has 56,789 words. Which digit is in the ten thousands place in the number 56,789?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

Answer explanation

In the number 56,789, the ten thousands place is the first digit from the left. Here, that digit is 5, making it the correct answer.

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VA.MATH.3.NS.1.b

Samuel collected 82,654 stamps. What is the value of the digit 2 in the number of stamps Samuel collected?

• 2

• 20

• 200

• 2,000

Answer explanation

In the number 82,654, the digit 2 is in the thousands place, which means its value is 2,000. Therefore, the correct answer is 2,000.

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VA.MATH.3.NS.1.b

Match each number with the value of the digit 3 in its place value.

• 3,218

• 300,000

• 305,218

• 3,000

• 3,045

• 3

• 8,345

• 30

Answer explanation

In the number 305,218, the digit 3 is in the hundred-thousands place, which means its value is 300,000. Therefore, the correct answer is 300,000.

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VA.MATH.3.NS.1.b

Henry is counting the number of books on a shelf. He finds there are 256 books in total. Which of the following is another way to write 256?

• 2 hundreds, 5 tens, 6 ones

• 25 tens, 6 ones

• 1 hundred, 15 tens, 6 ones

• All of the above

Answer explanation

All options represent the number 256 in different forms: 2 hundreds (200), 5 tens (50), 6 ones (6) = 256; 25 tens (250) + 6 ones = 256; and 1 hundred (100) + 15 tens (150) + 6 ones = 256. Thus, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.

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VA.MATH.3.NS.1.c

Michael has a collection of 4,321 marbles. How can he organize them into hundreds, tens, and ones?

• 43 hundreds, 2 tens, 1 one

• 4 thousands, 32 tens, 1 one

• 4 thousands, 3 hundreds, 2 tens, 1 one

• 4 hundreds, 32 tens, 1 one

Answer explanation

The number 4,321 can be broken down into 4 thousands (4000), 3 hundreds (300), 2 tens (20), and 1 one (1). Thus, the correct representation is 4 thousands, 3 hundreds, 2 tens, 1 one.

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VA.MATH.3.NS.1.c