This is a place value example. Place value starts on the right and move to the left. Here you have an example where we are going to decompose number 982 and show how it is divided into units, tens and hundreds. Before having a look at this example, keep an eye on our math bundle which contains some explanations and different worksheets.

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Place Value Example

Decomposing number 682:

  • The digit in the ones place is 2 and its value is 2
  • The digit in the tens place is 8 and its value is 80
  • The digit in the hundreds place is 6 and its value is 600