in \( 9: 786 \) which digit is in the hundereth place?

In the number \( 9:786 \), the digits are separated by a colon. To interpret this correctly, we can consider it as a decimal number \( 9.786 \). In the decimal number \( 9.786 \): - The digit to the left of the decimal point (9) is in the units place. - The first digit to the right of the decimal point (7) is in the tenths place. - The second digit to the right of the decimal point (8) is in the hundredths place. - The third digit to the right of the decimal point (6) is in the thousandths place. Therefore, the digit in the hundredths place is \( 8 \).