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What is The Number 38?
Grade Level:
Pre-School – Class 2
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Definition
What is it?
The number 38 is a whole number that comes after 37 and before 39. It is an even number, meaning it can be divided by 2 without any remainder. We use 38 to count things, measure quantities, and represent values in everyday life.
Simple Example
Quick Example
Imagine your favourite cricket team scored 38 runs in the first 5 overs. This means they made thirty-eight individual runs. If you have 38 friends on your WhatsApp group, that's how many people are in it.
Worked Example
Step-by-Step
Let's say you have 20 ladoos and your friend gives you 18 more. How many ladoos do you have in total?
Step 1: Start with the number of ladoos you have: 20.
---Step 2: Add the number of ladoos your friend gave you: + 18.
---Step 3: Add the ones digits: 0 + 8 = 8.
---Step 4: Add the tens digits: 2 + 1 = 3.
---Step 5: Combine the results. The total number of ladoos is 38.
Answer: You have 38 ladoos.
Why It Matters
Understanding numbers like 38 is fundamental to all of mathematics and science. It helps you manage your pocket money, understand game scores, and even grasp complex data. Careers in finance, engineering, and data science all rely on a strong number sense.
Common Mistakes
MISTAKE: Confusing 38 with 83, especially when writing quickly. | CORRECTION: Always double-check the order of digits. 38 has 3 tens and 8 ones, while 83 has 8 tens and 3 ones.
MISTAKE: Thinking 38 is an odd number. | CORRECTION: Remember that any number ending in 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8 is an even number. Since 38 ends in 8, it's even.
MISTAKE: Incorrectly counting past 30. Forgetting the sequence: 30, 31, 32... | CORRECTION: Practice counting forward and backward from 30. Say the numbers out loud to reinforce the sequence.
Practice Questions
Try It Yourself
QUESTION: What number comes just before 38? | ANSWER: 37
QUESTION: If you have 3 tens and 8 ones, what number do you have? | ANSWER: 38
QUESTION: Your dad bought a pack of 2 dozen eggs. How many eggs is that in total? (Hint: 1 dozen = 12) | ANSWER: 2 dozen = 2 x 12 = 24. This question is a trick! It's not 38. The answer is 24.
MCQ
Quick Quiz
Which of the following describes the number 38?
It is an odd number.
It comes after 39.
It is an even number.
It has 8 tens and 3 ones.
The Correct Answer Is:
C
38 is an even number because it ends in 8 and can be divided by 2. It is not odd, it comes before 39, and it has 3 tens and 8 ones, not the other way around.
Real World Connection
In the Real World
When you buy a mobile recharge pack, sometimes you get 38 days of validity. Or, if you're watching a cricket match, a batsman might score 38 runs. Your auto-rickshaw fare might be ₹38 for a short distance, showing how numbers are used for transactions every day.
Key Vocabulary
Key Terms
WHOLE NUMBER: A number without fractions or decimals, like 1, 2, 3. | EVEN NUMBER: A number that can be divided by 2 without a remainder. | DIGIT: A single symbol used to write numbers (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9). | TENS PLACE: The second digit from the right in a number, representing groups of ten.
What's Next
What to Learn Next
Now that you understand 38, you can explore larger numbers and how they are used in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. This foundation will help you solve more complex problems in math and science.
