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999 is the greatest 3-digit number. When we add 1 to it, we get 1 thousand
(1000). It is the smallest 4-digit number.
+ =
999 + 1 = 1000
(1 thousand)
So, 10 hundreds make 1 thousand.
=
10 hundreds 1 thousand (1000)
Counting on the Abacus
Look at the given examples.
H T O H T O
2 hundreds + 0 tens + 8 ones = 208 7 hundreds + 6 tens + 5 ones = 765
Two hundred eight Seven hundred sixty-five
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