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720 in Words

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The number 720 is written as seven hundred twenty. It is often used to denote quantities such as people attending an event, pages in a book, or units of a product. In this topic, we will be discussing 720 in words.

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720 in Words

Before we learn more about 720 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 that when we write fractions, we must always use a hyphen (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.

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How to write 720 in words?

Writing numbers in words is essential when filling official documents or checks. But how do we write a number like 720 in words? The answer lies in breaking the number into its place values.

 

Let’s look into how we represent 720 using a place value chart. So for 720, we split the number into hundreds, tens, and ones. 7 represents the hundreds in place, 2 represents the tens, and 0 represents the ones.

 

Step 1: Begin with the leftmost digit, and assign each digit a place value as you move from left to right. For 720, we start from hundreds, tens, and then the ones place.

 

Step 2: Next, combine the values from each place and then read the values aloud. In 720, we can see that the number consists of 0 ‘ones’, 2 ‘tens’, and 7 ‘hundreds’.

 

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 “seven hundred twenty”.

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Learn More About the Number 720

Now that we have learned how to express the number 720 in words, let us learn more about the properties of the number.

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Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in 720 in Words

The following points are a few common mistakes that children make when writing numbers into words, as it can get a little confusing:

Mistake 1

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Not placing digits in the correct place value order.

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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

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FAQs on 720 in Words

1.What is the importance of writing numbers in words?

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2.Can I write 720 as 0.72k?

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3.What are a few rules we must follow to write 720 in words?

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4.What is 123 + 456 in words?

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5.Should we use commas when writing numbers in words?

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6.How can children in Singapore use numbers in everyday life to understand 720 in Words?

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7.What are some fun ways kids in Singapore can practice 720 in Words with numbers?

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8.What role do numbers and 720 in Words play in helping children in Singapore develop problem-solving skills?

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9.How can families in Singapore create number-rich environments to improve 720 in Words skills?

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Important Glossaries for 720 in Words

  • Place value: The position of the digit in the place value chart. For example, in 720, the place value of 7 is hundreds.

     
  • Compound Numbers: Numbers that are formed by combining two or more simple numbers, usually requiring a hyphen, like twenty-one.

     
  • Numerals: Symbols or group of symbols used to represent numbers.

     
  • Zero: A digit that represents no quantity or value, but is important in place value.

     
  • Hundred: A unit of counting in the base ten system, which is ten times ten.
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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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