The 4
in 1,427
represents
times the value of the 4
in 1,246
.
No, it's worth 10 times the amount: 400 vs 40
Apologies for the confusion. You are correct. The 4 in 1,427 is worth 10 times the value of the 4 in 1,246. In 1,427, the 4 is in the hundreds place and represents a value of 400, while in 1,246, the 4 is in the tens place and represents a value of 40.
To determine the value of the 4 in 1,427 in relation to the 4 in 1,246, we need to compare the place value of the 4 in both numbers. Let's break down the place values of the 4 in each number:
In 1,427:
- The digit 4 is in the hundreds place.
In 1,246:
- The digit 4 is in the tens place.
To determine the comparison, we can say that the 4 in 1,427 is 10 times greater than the 4 in 1,246 since it is in a higher place value position.