Place Value Of 5 In 0.4950

Understanding Decimal Place Values

Decimal numbers are based on powers of ten. Each digit after the decimal point represents a fractional value, such as tenths, hundredths, thousandths, and so on. For example, in the number 0.4950:

• The 4 is in the tenths place, so its value is 4 × 0.1 = 0.4
• The 9 is in the hundredths place, so its value is 9 × 0.01 = 0.09
• The 5 is in the thousandths place, so its value is 5 × 0.001 = 0.005
• The 0 is in the ten thousandths place, so its value is 0 × 0.0001 = 0

Understanding the place value of each digit helps with rounding, comparing numbers, and performing arithmetic with decimals. It's especially important in fields like science, finance, and engineering.