Unit 2 · Number Theory

Two Digits — Which Value Is Bigger?

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In 30 060, the digit 3 sits in the ten-thousands column (value 30 000) and the digit 6 sits in the tens column (value 60). Divide: 30 000 ÷ 60 = 500.

Chapters

0:00Introduction
0:23The Question
1:03Decoding the Place Value Columns
1:31Setting Up the Ratio Calculation
1:55Completing the Division
2:24Exam Strategy — The Column Shift Shortcut
2:52Confirming the Final Option

Question

In our number system, the value represented by a digit depends on its position. For example, in the number 273, the digit 7 represents 70.

In the number 30 060, how many times larger is the value represented by the digit 3 than the value represented by the digit 6?

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