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What is Sixty-Seven?
Grade Level:
Pre-School – Class 2
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Definition
What is it?
Sixty-Seven is a whole number that comes after sixty-six and before sixty-eight. It is written as '67' in numerals. It represents a quantity of sixty plus seven.
Simple Example
Quick Example
Imagine your favourite cricket team scored 66 runs. If they score one more run, their total score will be Sixty-Seven runs (67 runs).
Worked Example
Step-by-Step
Let's find Sixty-Seven by counting.
1. Start counting from 1.
2. Keep counting: 1, 2, 3, ..., 64, 65, 66.
3. The number that comes immediately after 66 is Sixty-Seven.
4. So, 66 + 1 = 67.
Answer: Sixty-Seven is the number 67.
Why It Matters
Understanding numbers like Sixty-Seven is the foundation for all math. It helps you count money, tell time, and even understand data in science. Knowing numbers is key for careers like a shopkeeper, an engineer, or even a cricket statistician!
Common Mistakes
MISTAKE: Writing 'Sixty seven' as '607' | CORRECTION: 'Sixty-Seven' means 6 tens and 7 ones, which is correctly written as 67.
MISTAKE: Confusing Sixty-Seven (67) with Seventy-Six (76) | CORRECTION: Remember, 'Sixty' means 6 tens and 'Seven' means 7 ones (67). 'Seventy' means 7 tens and 'Six' means 6 ones (76). The order matters!
MISTAKE: Thinking 67 is an even number | CORRECTION: An even number can be divided by 2 without a remainder. 67 divided by 2 leaves a remainder of 1, so it is an odd number.
Practice Questions
Try It Yourself
QUESTION: What number comes just before Sixty-Seven? | ANSWER: Sixty-Six (66)
QUESTION: If you have 6 bundles of 10 pencils each, and 7 loose pencils, how many pencils do you have in total? | ANSWER: 67 pencils
QUESTION: Your grandmother gave you 35 rupees, and your uncle gave you 32 rupees. How much money do you have in total? Is this amount Sixty-Seven? | ANSWER: 35 + 32 = 67 rupees. Yes, this amount is Sixty-Seven.
MCQ
Quick Quiz
Which of these represents the number Sixty-Seven?
60 + 70
60 + 7
70 + 6
6 + 7
The Correct Answer Is:
B
Sixty-Seven means 6 tens (60) and 7 ones (7). So, 60 + 7 correctly represents Sixty-Seven. Options A, C, and D represent different numbers.
Real World Connection
In the Real World
When you check your mobile data usage, you might see '67% used'. Or, if you are buying items, the total bill might be 67 rupees. Even the number of players in a school sports event might be 67, showing how numbers are everywhere in daily Indian life.
Key Vocabulary
Key Terms
NUMBER: A count or measure | DIGIT: A single symbol used to write numbers (0-9) | WHOLE NUMBER: Numbers without fractions or decimals (0, 1, 2, ...) | ODD NUMBER: A whole number that cannot be divided exactly by 2
What's Next
What to Learn Next
Great job understanding Sixty-Seven! Next, you can explore 'What is Seventy?' or 'What is Eighty?'. This will help you count higher and understand how numbers are grouped in tens.
