What number is in the
hundredths place in
217.896 ?

In the number 217.896, the hundredths place is occupied by the digit 9. This means that if you think of the number as a whole, after the decimal point, you first hit the tenths place (which is 8) and then the hundredths place where the 9 sits snugly!

So if you’re ever unsure, just remember that the second digit to the right of the decimal helps us understand more granular measurements, much like a fine-tuned musical note.