alleryIn the numeral 228, what does the first digit 2 stand for?
A2 × 1
B2 × 10
C2 × 100
D2 × 1,000
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 2 × 100
1. In 228 each digit is multiplied by a power of ten.
2. The first 2 sits in the hundreds place, so it means 2 × 100.
3. 2 × 10 belongs to the middle digit, and 2 × 1 does not fit any digit here.
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