Question

In the numbers 9832 and 9823, which place value determines which number is greater?

Options

• Thousands place

• Hundreds place

• Tens place

• Ones place

Answer 1

Tens place

Explanation:

The first two digits are the same (9 = 9, 8 = 8). According to Step 3, we compare the third digit (tens place): 3 > 2, therefore 9832 is greater than 9823.