Worked Example 3: Writing Numbers in Words

Part of Place Value & Ordering · Section 8 of 13

Study NotesUnit: NumberGCSE

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.

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

Practice questions for Place Value & Ordering

What is the value of the digit 7 in the number 47,362?

  • A. 7
  • B. 700
  • C. 7000
  • D. 70,000
1 markfoundation

Write these numbers in order from smallest to largest: -3.2, 0.8, -1.5, -3.25, 0

2 marksstandard

Quick recall flashcards

How do you order whole numbers?
1. Compare number of digits (more digits = bigger) 2. If same digits, compare left to right 3. Find first column where digits differ 4. Bigger digit in that column = bigger number
What is place value?
Place value is the value a digit has because of its position in a number. Each column is worth 10× the column to its right.

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