Question

Write numerals for each of the italicized number word names found in these examples.

Earth’s moon is (a) two million, one hundred fifty-five thousand, one hundred twenty miles across. The closest distance between Earth and the moon is (b) two hundred twenty-five million, sixty thousand miles. The farthest distance between them is (c) two hundred fifty-one million, seven hundred twenty thousand miles.

Answer 1

Earth’s moon is (a) 2,155,120 miles across. The closest distance between Earth and the moon is (b) 225,060,000 miles. The farthest distance between them is (c) 251,720,000 miles.

Answer 2

Earth’s moon is (a) 2,155,120 miles across. The closest distance between Earth and the moon is (b) 225,060,000The farthest distance between them is (c) 251,720,000 miles.

Step-by-step explanation:

The best way to write numbers out in words or to do the opposite like we did here is to remember place values. Since these numbers are so big, it might be helpful to remember that something in the millions will have six figures after you say million. Here's an example: one million would be 1,000,000. There are 6 zeroes. Based on this we just need to make sure we put the thousands, the tens, and the ones in the correct place. If you get confused try breaking the number up into smaller sections.