Expanded Form

Definition of Expanded Form

• Expanded form is a way to write a number that shows the sum of values of each digit of a number.

Examples of Expanded Form

• In the number 543, the value of the digit 3 is 3, the value of the digit 4 is 40, and the value of the digit 5 is 500.

So, the expanded form of the number 543 would be 500 + 40 + 3.

 

Solved Example on Expanded Form

Choose the expanded form for the number 14,093.

Choices:

A. 10,000 + 4,000 + 90 + 3

B. 10,000 + 4,000 + 900 + 30

C. 1,000 + 400 + 90 + 3

D. 100,000 + 40,000 + 900 + 30

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Step 1: The expanded form of the number 14,093:

10,000 + 4,000 + 90 + 3.

Related Terms for Expanded Form

• Number
• Sum
• Digit

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