Writing numbers up to ten million (10 000 000) in numerals and in words
Whole numbers can be written in numerals or in words. The number in numerals shows all the digits contained in the given number.
Example
Write the following numbers in words and indicate the place value of each digit:
a. 1 435 978
Solution
1 is in millions
4 is in hundred thousands
3 is in ten thousands
5 is in thousands
9 is in hundreds
7 is in tens
8 is in ones
Therefore, 1 435 978 in words is:
One million four hundred thirty-five thousand nine hundred and seventy-eight.
b. 5 783 156
Solution
5 is in millions
7 is in hundred thousands
8 is in ten thousands
3 is in thousands
1 is in hundreds
5 is in tens
6 is in ones
Therefore, 5 783 156 in words is:
Five million seven hundred eighty-three thousand one hundred and fifty-six
c. 2 073 856
Solution
2 is in millions
0 is in hundred thousands
7 is in ten thousands
3 is in thousands
8 is in hundreds
5 is in tens
6 is in ones
Therefore, 2 073 856 in words is:
Two million seventy-three thousand eight hundred and fifty-six.