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21000 in Words
The number 21000 is written as twenty-one thousand. It is commonly used to represent large quantities such as people in a stadium, students in a school, or items in a shop. In this topic, we will be discussing 21000 in words.
21000 in Words
Before we learn more about 21000 in words, let’s first understand a few basic rules. Always spell out numbers at the beginning of the 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 21000 in words?
Writing numbers in words is essential when filling official documents or checks. But how do we write a number like 21000 in words? The answer lies in breaking the number into its place values.
Let’s look into how we represent 21000 in its place values with the help of a place value chart. So for 21000, we split the number into thousands, hundreds, tens, and ones. 21 represents the thousands in place and the zeros represent the hundreds, tens, and ones respectively.
Step 1: Begin with the leftmost digit, and assign each digit a place value as you move from left to right. For 21000, 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 21000, we can see that the number consists of 0 ‘ones’, 0 ‘tens’, 0 ‘hundreds’ and 21 ‘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 “twenty-one thousand”.
Learn More About the Number 21000
Now that we have learned how to express the number 21000 in words, let us learn more about the properties of the number.
Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in 21000 in Words
The following points are a few common mistakes that children 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, students 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. 21000 being written as twenty-one thuosand.
Mistake 4
Overuse of the word ‘and’
Overusing the word ‘and’ is a very common mistake that a lot of children 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 children 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 21000 in Words
- Place value: The position of the digit in the place value chart. For example, in 21,000, the place value of 2 is thousand.
- Hyphen: A punctuation mark used to link words and parts of words, such as in compound numbers (twenty-one).
- Numeral: A symbol or group of symbols that represents a number. For example, 21000 is a numeral.
- Pronunciation: The way in which a word or a language is spoken.
- Decimal: A number that represents a fraction, shown with a point. For example, 0.5 represents one-half.
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