5003 Praxis Practice Test Practice Question
Each of the digits 3. 5. 7, and 8 is written on its own card. The four cards are given to a student, and then the student is asked to use the cards to form the largest three-digit number that is greater than 300 and less than 700. In the number formed, what digit will be in the tens place?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: To form the largest three-digit number between 300 and 700 using the digits 3, 5, 7, and 8, the hundreds place must be either 3, 5, or 6. Since we want the largest number, choosing 5 for the hundreds place is optimal. Next, to maximize the tens place, the largest remaining digit is 8, followed by 7 for the units place, resulting in the number 587.
Option A (3) is incorrect as it would yield a lower number. Option B (5) is already used in the hundreds place. Option C (7) would be less than 587. Thus, the tens place digit in the largest valid number formed is 8.
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