Question 9 of 17intermediate🔍 AnalyzeEssay2 marks

I have 6 blank paper slips. I can write 100, 10 or 1 on each of them. What numbers can I make with these 6 slips? Discuss.

Correct Answer

Given: 6 blank paper slips, each can be written as 100, 10, or 1.

Examples: All 100s: 6×1006 \times 100 = 600 Five 100s + one 10: 5×1005 \times 100 + 10 = 510 Five 100s + one 1: 5×1005 \times 100 + 1 = 501 Four 100s + two 10s: 4×1004 \times 100 + 2×102 \times 10 = 420 Four 100s + one 10 + one 1: 4×1004 \times 100 + 10 + 1 = 411 Three 100s + three 10s: 3×1003 \times 100 + 3×103 \times 10 = 330

Answer: Many combinations are possible depending on what you write on each slip.

Exercise: My numbers | Q: 1 | (Page Page 9)
For More Understanding

Explanation

This activity helps children understand place value combinations. With 6 slips, each can be 100, 10, or 1. The total value depends on the combination chosen. Children explore different possibilities and discuss which numbers can and cannot be made.

Solution Steps

  1. Each of the 6 slips can be written as 100, 10, or 1.

  2. Calculate the total value by adding all slip values together.

  3. List various combinations and their resulting totals.

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