I can be large or small, but I always hold value in my position. What am I?
Category: Math · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Consider how numbers are constructed.
Answer
A digit
Explanation
A digit is a single number that has value depending on its place in a larger number.
This is a medium math riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is A digit.
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