Worked Example 1: Finding the Value of a Digit
Part of Place Value & Ordering · GCSE GCSE Mathematics revision
This study notes covers Worked Example 1: Finding the Value of a Digit within Place Value & Ordering for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Place Value & Ordering in Number for GCSE Mathematics with 13 exam-style questions and 22 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 6 of 13 in this topic. Use this study notes to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 6 of 13
Practice
13 questions
Recall
22 flashcards
Worked Example 1: Finding the Value of a Digit
Question: What is the value of the digit 8 in 38,457?
Step 1: Identify the position
Write out the number with column headings:
| Ten thousands | Thousands | Hundreds | Tens | Units |
| 3 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 7 |
The 8 is in the thousands column.
Step 2: Calculate the value
8 in the thousands column = 8 × 1,000 = 8,000
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Practice Questions for Place Value & Ordering
What is the value of the digit 7 in the number 47,362?
Write these numbers in order from smallest to largest: -3.2, 0.8, -1.5, -3.25, 0
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