Question

Choose the correct expanded form of $987$ using place value.

• A. $900+70+8$
• B. $700+90+7$
• C. $800+90+7$
• D. $900+80+7$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $900+80+7$

Say:
Let us find the place value of each digit to find the expanded form.
Step:
Place value of $9$ in $987=9$ hundreds $=900$
Place value of $8$ in $987=8$ tens $=80$
Place value of $7$ in $987=7$ ones $=7$
So, the expanded form of $987=900+80+7$
Hence, option D is the correct answer.

Probing Q: In a 3-digit number which digit has the biggest place value?

A: The digit in hundreds place.
For eg: in $345$ the place value of $3$ is $3004$ is $40$ and $5$ is $5.$ So, $3$ has the biggest place value.