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Hundred

Definition Of Hundred

A group of 10 tens is equal to Hundred.

More About Hundred

Numerical form of hundred is 100.
Hundred (100) can be written in several forms, such as 100 = 102, 100 = 90 + 10.

Example of Hundred

There are hundred (100) blocks in the above figure.

Video Examples: Hundred
 

Solved Example on Hundred

Ques: How many hundred-blocks are there in the given figure?

Choices:

A. 1
B. 4
C. 400
D. 40
Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Step 1: There are 4 hundred-blocks in the figure.

Quick Summary

  • Hundred is represented numerically as 100.
  • 100 can be expressed as the sum of other numbers, like 90 + 10.
\[ 100 = 10^2 \]

⚠️ Common Mistakes

  • Confusing hundreds with tens.
  • Miscounting groups of tens to reach one hundred.

🌍 Real-World Uses

  • Counting money: One hundred pennies equals one dollar.
  • Baking: A recipe might call for 100 grams of flour.
  • Sports: A baseball game might have approximately 100 pitches thrown.

📋 Standards Alignment

  • CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.NBT.B.3

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🍎 Teacher Insights

Use visual aids like base-ten blocks to demonstrate the concept of a hundred. Relate it to real-world examples like a hundred cents making a dollar.

🎓 Prerequisites

  • Counting to 100
  • Understanding Tens

Check Your Knowledge

Q1: How many blocks represent one hundred in the example?

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many tens are in a hundred?
A: There are 10 tens in a hundred.

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