Question

Which number has an 8 that is 1/10 the value of the 8 in 78?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Step one:

Firstly we need to determine the place value of 8 in the term 78

in the term, we have 7 tens and 8 units

hence the place value of 8 in 78 is the units

Step two:

Now 1/10 of 8 is given as

0.1*8= 0.8

According to the problem statement, we are expected to find a number that has an 8 that is the same as 0.8.

Say 5.8, 6.8, 9.8

we cannot say exactly, but any number that has an 8 that is one decimal away is an equivalent