Question

the place value of the 3 in 27.4359 is ______. the solution is

Explanation:

Step1: Identify digit positions

For 27.4359: digits right of decimal are tenths (4), hundredths (3), thousandths (5), ten-thousandths (9).

Step2: Assign place value to 3

The digit 3 is in the second position after the decimal, which corresponds to $\frac{1}{100}$ (hundredths place).

Answer:

hundredths (or $\frac{1}{100}$)