Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles The difference between the place value and the face value of 6 in the numeral 856973 is 973 6973 5994 None of these Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation In 856973, the digit 6 is in the thousands place, so its place value is 6000. Its face value is simply 6. The difference is 6000 - 6 = 5994.