Common Core: 2nd Grade Math : Number & Operations in Base Ten

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Common Core: 2nd Grade Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Common Core Math: Grade 2

What digit is in the hundreds place? \displaystyle 708

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 0

\displaystyle 708

\displaystyle 8

\displaystyle 70

\displaystyle 7

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 7

Explanation:

The hundreds place is always the third number over from the right. In this case, \displaystyle 7 is the third number over from the right. 

Example Question #2 : Common Core Math: Grade 2

What digit is in the tens place? \displaystyle 161 

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 16

\displaystyle 6

\displaystyle 61

\displaystyle 1

\displaystyle 161

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 6

Explanation:

The tens place is always the second number over from the right. In this case, \displaystyle 6 is the second number over from the right. 

Example Question #3 : Common Core Math: Grade 2

What digit is in the ones place? \displaystyle 432

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 4

\displaystyle 32

\displaystyle 2

\displaystyle 3

\displaystyle 43

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 2

Explanation:

The ones place is always the first number on the right. In this case, \displaystyle 2 is the first number on the right. 

Example Question #4 : Common Core Math: Grade 2

What digit in the hundreds place? \displaystyle 564 

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 56

\displaystyle 64

\displaystyle 4

\displaystyle 5

\displaystyle 6

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 5

Explanation:

The hundreds place is always the third number over from the right. In this case, \displaystyle 5 is the third number over from the right.

Example Question #5 : Common Core Math: Grade 2

What digit is in the tens place? \displaystyle 734 

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 7

\displaystyle 34

\displaystyle 3

\displaystyle 4

\displaystyle 73

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 3

Explanation:

The tens place is always the second number over from the right. In this case, \displaystyle 3 is the second number over from the right. 

Example Question #5 : Number & Operations In Base Ten

What digit is in the ones place? \displaystyle 481

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 1

\displaystyle 81

\displaystyle 48

\displaystyle 4

\displaystyle 8

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 1

Explanation:

The ones place is always the first number on the right. In this case, \displaystyle 1 is the first number on the right. 

Example Question #6 : Common Core Math: Grade 2

What digit is in the hundreds place? \displaystyle 376 

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 37

\displaystyle 6

\displaystyle 76

\displaystyle 3

\displaystyle 7

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 3

Explanation:

The hundreds place is always the third number over from the right. In this case, \displaystyle 3 is the third number over from the right.

Example Question #7 : Common Core Math: Grade 2

What digit is in the tens place? \displaystyle 127

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 1

\displaystyle 27

\displaystyle 2

\displaystyle 7

\displaystyle 12

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 2

Explanation:

The tens place is always the second number over from the right. In this case, \displaystyle 2 is the second number over from the right. 

Example Question #441 : Whole And Part

What digit is in the ones place? \displaystyle 684 

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 4

\displaystyle 6

\displaystyle 68

\displaystyle 84

\displaystyle 8

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 4

Explanation:

The ones place is always the first number on the right. In this case, \displaystyle 4 is the first number on the right. 

Example Question #1 : Number & Operations In Base Ten

What digit is in the hundreds place? \displaystyle 953 

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 9

\displaystyle 53

\displaystyle 3

\displaystyle 95

\displaystyle 5

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 9

Explanation:

The hundreds place is always the third number over from the right. In this case, \displaystyle 9 is the third number over from the right. 

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