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Place Value of 2 in 742,278

The number 742,278 has six digits: 7, 4, 2, 2, 7, 8. Place value tells us what a digit is worth because of its position.

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Answer
In 742278, the digit 2 (the rightmost one) is in the Hundreds place.
So its place value is 200.
How we found it (step-by-step)
1) Write the number: 742,278
2) Count from the right until you reach the digit 2
3) That position is the Hundreds place (102)
4) Multiply: 2 × 102 = 200
This digit appears more than once

The digit 2 appears 2 times in 742,278. Here are all its places (counting from the right).

• Position 3Hundreds → value 200
• Position 4Thousands → value 2000
Place value chart for 742,278

This chart shows every digit and its place (counting from the right).

Digit Place Power of 10
7 Hundred Thousands 105
4 Ten Thousands 104
2 Thousands 103
2 Hundreds 102
7 Tens 101
8 Ones 100
742,278 number details
Even or odd?
742,278 is even. (Last digit: 8)
Prime or composite?
742,278 is composite (it has more than two factors).
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