What's the place value of 8 in 79.83?

My book solution says 80 but I think it's 8 / 10.
What's the correct answer?

Asked by padmavathi2 on 27 Jun 11:11

Last updated by Jill W on 30 Jul 12:27

Answered by Jill W on 30 Jul 12:27

The eight is in the tenths place, thus 8/10 is correct.