To determine the place value of the digit 2 in the number 2.43, we need to follow these steps:
1. Identify the position: The digit 2 is in the units place (or the one's place) because it is the first digit to the left of the decimal point in the number 2.43.
2. Determine the place value: The place value of a digit in the units place is that digit multiplied by 1. So, we take the digit 2 and multiply it by 1.
[tex]\[ \text{Place Value of 2} = 2 \times 1 = 2 \][/tex]
Therefore, the place value of the digit 2 in the number 2.43 is 2.
