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12 in words

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We use 12 in words as Twelve, it is the name of the number written in text. Knowing how to write numbers in words is important, you must have used alphabetical order of numbers for everyday use to fill checks and other documents etc.

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12 in words

12 in words is written as ‘TWELVE’. We can understand this better by writing down the place values of the number.

 

  • 12 in words : twelve

 

  • Twelve in numbers: 12

 

12 in words


 

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How to write 12 in words

To write 12 in words, we must know the place of each value. Place value is the position of each value/number which starts from ones, tens, hundreds, and thousands.

 

Let's find the place value of 12 with a simple chart:

 

Tens

Ones

1

2

 

In one place there are 2 and in ten's place there is 1. Combining them together we get 12 which is written as twelve.
 

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Learn More About the Number 12

Now we know how to write 12 in words, so, let's learn more about the number 12 but exploring some mathematical properties. 
 

Mathematical Property

Answers

Is 12 a composite number?

Yes

Is 12 a prime number?

No

Is 12 a perfect cube?

No

Is 12 a perfect square?

No

Cube root of 12

2.289

Square root of 15

3.464

Is 12 an even number?

Yes

Is 12 an odd number?

No

Factors of 12

1, 2, 3,4, 6, and 12

Prime factors of 12

2,3

Multiples of 12

12, 24, 36, 48, 60, …..

 

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Important Glossaries for 12 in words

  • Even numbers: A number which is divisible by 3. For example, 88, 90, 92, etc.

 

  • Odd number: A number which is not divisible by 2. For example 89,91,93.

 

  • Roman numbers: The Roman symbols used in the numbering system. Example 12 in roman numerals is XII.
     
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