6 — Reading and Writing Large Numbers

Reading and Writing Large Numbers

Solution & Explanation · ID: 9CB035E5

Question

Write 'seven million, forty-five thousand, eight hundred three' in standard form.

Hint

Convert each word group to numbers, then combine them with proper place values.

Concept

To write a number in standard form from words, identify each number word and place it in the correct position based on place value.

Show Answer

7,045,803

Show Solution
1

Break down the words: 'seven million' = 7,000,000

2

Continue: 'forty-five thousand' = 45,000

3

Finish: 'eight hundred three' = 803

4

Add the values: 7,000,000 + 45,000 + 803

5

Write in standard form: 7,045,803

Place value chart showing the construction of 7,045,803. Top row shows place values: millions, hundred thousands, ten thousands, thousands, hundreds, tens, ones. Middle row shows the digits: 7, 0, 4, 5, 8, 0, 3. Bottom row shows the word parts: 'seven million' under 7, 'forty-five thousand' under 045, 'eight hundred three' under 803. Final number 7,045,803 is highlighted at the bottom.