Place Value of 238.901

Every number consists of digits in specific positions that determine its value. The number 238.901 has a unique place value breakdown that helps us understand how each digit contributes to the overall number.

Place Value Breakdown for 238.901

Whole Number Part

HundredsTensOnes
8

What is the place of 8 in 238.901

3

What is the place of 3 in 238.901

2

What is the place of 2 in 238.901

Decimal Part

TenthsHundredthsThousandths
9

What is the place of 9 in 238.901

0

What is the place of 0 in 238.901

1

What is the place of 1 in 238.901

What Does This Mean?

In our base-10 number system, each position represents a different power of 10:

  • Digits to the left of the decimal point represent whole numbers (ones, tens, hundreds, etc.)
  • Digits to the right of the decimal point represent fractions (tenths, hundredths, thousandths, etc.)
  • Each position's value is 10 times greater than the position to its right

Expanded Form

When we write 238.901 in expanded form, we show exactly how each digit contributes to the total value:

8 × 100 + 3 × 101 + 2 × 102 + 9 × 10-1 + 1 × 10-3

Real-World Applications

The number 238.901 could be used in various real-world scenarios:

Currency
$238.901

Measurement
238.901 meters

Scientific Data
238.901 units

Academic Scores
238.901 points

Teaching Tips

Understanding place value is fundamental to mathematics. Here are some tips for educators:

  • Use physical manipulatives like base-10 blocks to represent different place values
  • Practice reading large numbers by breaking them into groups of three digits
  • Compare numbers with the same digits in different orders to highlight place value
  • Connect place value to everyday contexts like money and measurement