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The difference between the place value and the face value of 6 in the numeral 856973 is ?

  1. 973

  2. 6973

  3. 5994

  4. none
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In 856973, the digit 6 is in the thousands place, so its place value is 6000. The face value of any digit is the digit itself, which is 6. The difference is $6000 - 6 = 5994$. Other options represent incorrect place value calculations.

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