i think I know the answer to this question but could u please explain it to me

how much smaller is the digit in the thousands place than the digit in the ten thousands place in the number 55,512

is the answer 10. could u help explain it

The DIGIT in the units(ones) position is

2.

TENS Position: 1.

HUNDREDS position: 5.

THOUSANDS position: 5.

TENS of THOUSANDS position: 5.