What is the place value of 8 in the number 43,298?

The place value of 8 in the number 43,298 is hundreds.

To find the place value of 8 in the number 43,298, we have to determine the position of the digit 8 within the number. The number 43,298 can be broken down as follows:

- Ten thousands place: 4
- Thousands place: 3
- Hundreds place: 2
- Tens place: 9
- Ones place: 8

Since the digit 8 is in the ones place, its place value is 8.