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What this question is testing
Objective: Apply place value understanding to whole numbers
Prompt focus: In the number 47,309, what is the value of the digit 7?
Why the correct answer works
7,000
The digit 7 sits in the thousands place, so its value is 7 times 1,000, or 7,000.
Why the tempting wrong answer fails
A value of 70,000 would place the 7 in the ten thousands place, which is occupied by the 4.
Plain-language takeaway
Use the rationale to connect the prompt clue, the correct choice, and the tested objective before retaking a similar item.
Simple analogy
Think of apply place value understanding to whole numbers like following a short checklist: identify the clue, confirm the rule, and then make the move that fits this exact scenario.
How to review it before a retake
- Underline the command word and name what the question is asking before rereading the choices.
- Compare the correct answer against the closest distractor and write the exact detail that separates them.
- Retest this objective with a fresh question without looking at the rationale first.