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1182 in Words
The number 1182 is written as one thousand one hundred eighty-two. It is often used to represent quantities such as population counts, inventory items, or monetary amounts. In this topic, we will be discussing 1182 in words.
1182 in Words
Before we learn more about 1182 in words, let’s first understand a few basic rules. Always spell out numbers at the beginning of a sentence instead of writing the numeral. Another thing to remember is when we write fractions, we must always use a hyphen for the fractions (e.g., one-third). The same goes for all compound numbers like twenty-one or fifty-six. These are some basic rules one must always keep in mind when writing numbers in words.
How to write 1182 in words?
Writing numbers in words is essential when filling official documents or checks. But how do we write a number like 1182 in words? The answer lies in breaking the number into its place values.
Let’s look into how we represent 1182 in its place values with the help of a place value chart. So for 1182, we split the number into thousands, hundreds, tens, and ones. 1 represents the thousands place, 1 represents the hundreds place, 8 represents the tens place, and 2 represents the ones place.
Step 1: Begin with the leftmost digit, and assign each digit a place value as you move from left to right. For 1182, we start from thousands, hundreds, tens, and then the ones place.
Step 2: Next, combine the values from each place and then read the values aloud. In 1182, we can see that the number consists of 2 ‘ones’, 8 ‘tens’, 1 ‘hundreds’ and 1 ‘thousands’.
Starting from the leftmost value, read the number together from left to right keeping in mind the place values. When we read it out loud, we read it as “one thousand one hundred eighty-two”.
Learn More About the Number 1182
Now that we have learned how to express the number 1182 in words, let us learn more about the properties of the number.
Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in 1182 in Words
The following points are a few common mistakes that people make. When writing numbers into words, it can get a little confusing:
Mistake 1
Not placing digits in the correct place value order.
We must always ensure that the correct place value is used. A hyphen should be used to separate tens and ones in compound numbers from twenty-one through ninety-nine.
Example:
Incorrect: Forty three
Correct: Forty-three
Mistake 2
Removing the zero when reading the words aloud
When reading numbers like 205 or 4001, people may sometimes assume that 0 needs to be omitted, which is incorrect. This will affect the pronunciation of the number. Make sure zero is included as part of the number’s place value.
Example:
Incorrect: 205 (if we omit the zero we would read it as twenty-five)
Correct: 205 should be read as two hundred five
Mistake 3
Confusing similar sounding words with each other and making spelling mistakes.
There are a few numbers that have very similar sounds. We must make sure that we are clear with the pronunciation of the number. We must also make sure that when writing the numbers in words, we avoid spelling mistakes.
Example: Fifty being mistaken as fifteen. 50000 being written as fifty thuosand.
Mistake 4
Overuse of the word ‘and’
Overusing the word ‘and’ is a very common mistake that a lot of people make. This is common, especially in larger numbers.
Example:
Incorrect: 137 = One and hundred and thirty-seven
Correct: 137 = One hundred and thirty-seven (notice the placement of ‘and’)
Mistake 5
Reading or writing the numbers in the wrong order.
When people start learning about writing numbers in words, it is possible they may struggle with the sequence of numbers. So we need to stress the importance of the place values. Begin from the largest number to the smallest number.
Example:
Incorrect: 4,225 = Four thousand twenty-two hundred and five
Correct: 4225 = Four thousand two hundred five.
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Important Glossaries for 1182 in Words
- Digit: A single numerical symbol, such as 0 through 9, used to represent numbers.
- Place value: The numerical value that a digit has by virtue of its position in a number. For example, in 1182, the place value of 1 is one thousand.
- Composite numbers: A number divisible by divisors other than 1 and itself. For example, 6 is a composite number because it is divisible by 1, 2, 3, and 6.
- Even numbers: Numbers that can be divided by 2 without a remainder. For example, 2, 4, and 6 are even numbers.
- Odd numbers: Numbers that cannot be divided by 2 without a remainder. For example, 1, 3, and 5 are odd numbers.
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Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana has almost two years of teaching experience. She is a number ninja as she loves numbers. Her interest in numbers can be seen in the way she cracks math puzzles and hidden patterns.
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