In 12.756, identify each digit's place:<br><br>
&bull; 1 &rarr; tens<br>
&bull; 2 &rarr; ones<br>
&bull; 7 (first decimal) &rarr; tenths<br>
&bull; 5 (second decimal) &rarr; hundredths<br>
&bull; 6 (third decimal) &rarr; thousandths<br><br>
The digit in the hundredths place is 5.<br><br>
Final Answer: A: 5