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NUMERALS

Numerals

Definition Of Numerals

Numeral is a symbol used to represent a number.

More About Numerals

Various numerals in mathematics are:
Hindu Arabic numerals
Roman numerals
Babylonian numerals
Greek numerals

Video Examples: How to Write Numerals for Math

Examples of Numerals

The number 5 in Roman numerals can be represented as V.
'Three thousand, five hundred seventy two' is written as 3572 in numeral.

Solved Examples for Numerals

Ques: Identify the word name of the numeral 23,642.

Choices:

A. twenty-three thousand, six hundred twenty-four
B. twenty-three thousand, six hundred forty-two
C. twenty-three thousand, four hundred forty-two
Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Step 1: The word name of the numeral 23,642 is 'twenty-three thousand, six hundred forty-two'.

Quick Summary

  • Numerals are symbols representing numbers.
  • Different numeral systems exist (e.g., Hindu-Arabic, Roman).
  • Numerals allow us to express quantities.
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🍎 Teacher Insights

Emphasize the distinction between a number and a numeral. Use visual aids to compare different numeral systems. Provide hands-on activities for converting between numeral systems.

🎓 Prerequisites

  • Basic arithmetic
  • Understanding of numbers
  • Place value

Check Your Knowledge

Q1: Which of the following is a Roman numeral?

Q2: What number does the numeral '100' represent in the Hindu-Arabic numeral system?

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the difference between a number and a numeral?
A: A number is a concept, while a numeral is a symbol that represents that number.

Q: Why are there different types of numerals?
A: Different cultures and historical periods have developed their own systems for representing numbers.

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