1.1.3

Recognising Three-Digit Numbers

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Recognising Three-Digit Numbers

We can find the value of each digit in a three-digit number by looking at its place value.

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Place value

  • Each digit in a number has a place value.
  • The place value of the digit will change how much it is worth.
  • Three digit numbers can be split into three columns:
    • Hundreds.
    • Tens.
    • Ones.
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Example

  • In 893, there are:
    • 8 'hundreds'.
    • 9 'tens'.
    • 3 'ones'.

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