{"id":226659,"date":"2025-06-05T12:34:04","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T12:34:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=226659"},"modified":"2025-06-05T12:34:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T12:34:06","slug":"expressing-the-number-that-is-one-less-than-100-in-words","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2025\/06\/05\/expressing-the-number-that-is-one-less-than-100-in-words\/","title":{"rendered":"Expressing the number that is one less than 100 in words."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Expressing the number that is one less than 100 in words. 8.2, 4, 6. Down: Successor of 10378695. 3. Place of International System of numeration after Ones and Tens. Greatest one-digit number in words: 7. Number of zeroes in one thousand. Q2. Write the HCF of two consecutive numbers. Q3. Write all prime numbers less than 15. Q4. Find the common multiples of 3 and 4. Q6. Write all the factors of 36. Q7. Find the LCM of 27 and 63. Q8. Find the product by the distributivity property: 168 x 102. Q9. How many whole numbers are there between 12 and 862? Q10. Write the largest 6-digit number having two different digits. Q11. Round off to the nearest hundreds: 17,297. Q12. Write 73403 in expanded form. Q13. Name the properties used in the following operations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Correct Answer and Explanation is:<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Expressing the number that is one less than 100 in words:<\/strong> Ninety-nine<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Down: Successor of 10378695:<\/strong> 10378696<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Place of International System of numeration after Ones and Tens:<\/strong> Hundreds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Greatest one-digit number in words:<\/strong> Nine<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Number of zeroes in one thousand:<\/strong> Three<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Q2. HCF of two consecutive numbers:<\/strong> 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Q3. Prime numbers less than 15:<\/strong> 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Q4. Common multiples of 3 and 4 (first five):<\/strong> 12, 24, 36, 48, 60<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Q6. All factors of 36:<\/strong> 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 36<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Q7. LCM of 27 and 63:<\/strong> 189<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Q8. 168 \u00d7 102 using distributivity:<\/strong>
    168 \u00d7 (100 + 2) = (168 \u00d7 100) + (168 \u00d7 2) = 16800 + 336 = 17136<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Q9. Whole numbers between 12 and 862:<\/strong> 862 \u2212 12 \u2212 1 = 849<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. Q10. Largest 6-digit number with two different digits:<\/strong> 999990<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  14. Q11. Round 17,297 to the nearest hundreds:<\/strong> 17,300<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  15. Q12. 73403 in expanded form:<\/strong>
    70,000 + 3,000 + 400 + 0 + 3<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    \n\n\n\n

    Q13. Name the properties used in the following operations:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • 168 \u00d7 (100 + 2) = 168 \u00d7 100 + 168 \u00d7 2<\/strong>
      Property used:<\/strong> Distributive property of multiplication over addition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
      \n\n\n\n

      Explanation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      This set of questions explores fundamental mathematical concepts that form the building blocks for more advanced problem-solving. Understanding place value<\/strong> is critical in expressing numbers in words (e.g., 99 as ninety-nine), identifying positions like hundreds<\/strong> in the International System, and performing rounding operations (e.g., 17,297 rounded to 17,300).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The successor<\/strong> of a number is simply one more than the number itself, while prime numbers<\/strong> are those with exactly two distinct factors: 1 and the number itself (like 2, 3, 5, etc.). Prime numbers play a key role in topics like factorization and cryptography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The HCF (Highest Common Factor)<\/strong> of two consecutive numbers is always 1, since they do not share any common divisors except 1. In contrast, the LCM (Least Common Multiple)<\/strong> finds the smallest number that is divisible by both numbers, useful in synchronizing cycles or patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The distributive property<\/strong> (e.g., 168 \u00d7 102 = 168 \u00d7 (100 + 2)) simplifies multiplication and helps in mental math. It’s a vital algebraic tool for simplifying expressions and solving equations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Factors<\/strong> and multiples<\/strong> reveal number relationships: factors divide a number exactly, while multiples are obtained by multiplying the number by integers. Identifying common multiples<\/strong> (like of 3 and 4) helps with least common multiple (LCM) problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Understanding how to count whole numbers between a range<\/strong> builds number sense, while tasks like expanded form<\/strong> (e.g., 73403 = 70000 + 3000 + 400 + 3) reinforce place value comprehension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Lastly, constructing the largest number with certain digit constraints<\/strong> (like 999990 with two digits) encourages creative thinking in number composition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      These foundational skills develop arithmetic fluency and analytical reasoning, essential for higher-level math and real-world problem-solving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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