In 23.6, the digit ___ is in the tenths place. In 1.59, the digit 9 stands for ___.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the positional values of digits in decimal numbers. Specifically, it requires identifying the digit in the tenths place for 23.6 and explaining what the digit 9 represents in 1.59.
Answer
In 23.6, the digit $6$ is in the tenths place. In 1.59, the digit $9$ stands for $9$ hundredths.
Answer for screen readers
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In 23.6, the digit 6 is in the tenths place.
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In 1.59, the digit 9 stands for 9 hundredths.
Steps to Solve
- Identify the tenths place in 23.6
In the decimal number 23.6, the first digit after the decimal point represents the tenths place. Here, the digit in the tenths place is 6.
- Explain the digit 9 in 1.59
In the decimal number 1.59, the digit 9 is in the hundredths place (the second digit after the decimal). This means it represents 9 hundredths, or $\frac{9}{100}$.
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In 23.6, the digit 6 is in the tenths place.
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In 1.59, the digit 9 stands for 9 hundredths.
More Information
The tenths place indicates a part of a whole, where each part is one-tenth. Similarly, in decimal notation, each place value to the right of the decimal point represents a power of ten, with the first being tenths, the second hundredths, and so on.
Tips
- Confusing the tenths place with the hundredths place. Remember, the tenths place is the first digit after the decimal, and the hundredths place is the second.
- Misplacing the value associated with a digit; for example, not recognizing that the digit 9 in 1.59 is 9 times $\frac{1}{100}$.
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