To determine if the value of the first 5 in 5,245 is ten times as great as the value of the second 5, let's break down the values:
In the number 5,245:
- The first 5 is in the thousands place, which means its value is 5,000.
- The second 5 is in the tens place, which means its value is 50.
Now, we can check if the first 5 (5,000) is ten times greater than the second 5 (50):
5,000 รท 50 = 100
Since 5,000 is actually 100 times greater than 50, the statement is false.
The correct answer is: No.