Praxis 5003 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: B
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 3, 5, or 6. Since 6 is not available, the options narrow down to 3 or 5. Choosing 5 for the hundreds place yields a higher number (5XX) than choosing 3 (3XX).
In the tens place, the largest available digit after 5 is 8, but we must use the remaining digits effectively. The largest combination is 583, where 8 occupies the tens place.
Options A (3) and C (7) cannot be in the tens place because they do not yield the largest number. Option D (8) is incorrect as it cannot be used in the tens place when aiming for the largest possible number with the constraints given.
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