Worked Example 3: Writing Numbers in Words
Part of Place Value & Ordering · GCSE GCSE Mathematics revision
This study notes covers Worked Example 3: Writing Numbers in Words within Place Value & Ordering for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Place Value & Ordering in Number for GCSE Mathematics with 13 exam-style questions and 22 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 8 of 13 in this topic. Use this study notes to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 8 of 13
Practice
13 questions
Recall
22 flashcards
Worked Example 3: Writing Numbers in Words
Question: Write 50,607 in words.
Step 1: Break into groups
50,607 = 50 thousands + 607
50 = fifty
607 = six hundred and seven
Step 2: Combine with place value words
Answer: fifty thousand, six hundred and seven
Note: We include "and" before the last part (seven) in British English
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Practice Questions for Place Value & Ordering
What is the value of the digit 7 in the number 47,362?
Write these numbers in order from smallest to largest: -3.2, 0.8, -1.5, -3.25, 0
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